Awasi Atacama is a dreamlike all-inclusive Relais & Châteaux hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, northern Chile. "Awasi" means "home," which you will find in this resort surrounded by impressive desert landscapes. With private terraces, tall trees providing natural shade, and outdoor communal areas where you can enjoy the uniquely clear skies, Awasi is the perfect place to experience the best of the Atacama Desert. Take a dip in the pool, enjoy a drink by the fire pit, and dine in style at the excellent Relais & Chateaux restaurant in the evening to recharge your batteries for another exciting day.
With the help and support of your personal tour guide and vehicle, you can tailor your dream vacation exactly to your wishes. Your guide knows all the hotspots in the area and always has the right tip up their sleeve, depending on what adventures you have in mind. Explore the natural wonders of the Atacama Desert and admire geysers and canyons full of giant cacti, among other things. You will also encounter flamingos, vicuñas, and foxes. Where llama caravans first crossed the Atacama Desert in 1000 BC, unforgettable outdoor experiences await you.
Feel completely at home in one of twelve suites, inspired by the pre-Inca ruins outside San Pedro de Atacama and created in collaboration with a local historian to guarantee an adequate dose of authenticity. The suites feature charming thatched roofs, private terraces, and large bathrooms that open onto private solariums with outdoor showers. The round shape and natural building materials such as clay, stone, and wood keep the suites cool on hot days and warm on cool evenings. After an adventurous day, simply snuggle up in a large armchair under a genuine alpaca blanket.
The Awasi Atacama boasts an excellent Relais & Châteaux restaurant, where chef Juan Pablo Mardones works culinary magic. The cuisine is heavily inspired by the surrounding landscape and brings a piece of the desert to your plate in the form of stylish meals. Local products that are otherwise rarely found in classic Chilean cuisine are given new uses here. Do you have any idea how to prepare humita tortellini with ají de gallina sauce? To delve deeper into the aromatic Awasi cuisine and pick up a few professional tips, the hotel's chef is also available for exclusive cooking classes.
The Awasi Atacama was built using ancient construction techniques and materials found in the Atacama Desert and its oases: adobe, wood, and stone. These techniques naturally keep the rooms cool in summer and warm in winter, while also ensuring perfect integration with the environment. Feel completely at home in one of twelve suites, inspired by the pre-Inca ruins outside San Pedro de Atacama and created in collaboration with a local historian to guarantee an adequate dose of authenticity. The rooms delight with charming thatched roofs, private terraces, and large bathrooms that open onto private solariums with outdoor showers.
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