Ephedra, Atacama Desert

OutsideMar 18

Sleep Under the World’s Clearest Skies at Chile’s Iconic Desert Lodge Tierra Atacama

Tierra Atacama officially reopened in the driest place on Earth. Following a massive renovation, the lodge offers a high-design launchpad for exploring salt flats, high-altitude geysers, and the world’s clearest night skies.

Named Chile’s Best Restaurant 2025

13 things in this story

Licancabur VolcanoSightSacred deity to the Lican Antay community
Tierra AtacamaHotelAll-inclusive adventure lodge
Uma SpaSightPool reflects Licancabur volcano
Cordillera de la SalSightCanyons and riverbeds for cycling
Valle de la LunaSightLunar-like dunes for hiking
Cerro TocoSightOffers views over Salar de Atacama
Salar de AtacamaSightSalt flat
UnaiRestaurantDesert-inspired restaurant
EphedraRestaurantNamed Chile’s Best Restaurant 2025
Viña AylluPlaceExperimental winery run by Lican Antay co-op
Vera C. Rubin ObservatoryPlaceHome to earth’s largest digital camera
San Pedro de AtacamaNeighborhood
CordilleraSight

Read the full piece at Outside →

Ephedra

In the coverage1 story

Sleep Under the World’s Clearest Skies at Chile’s Iconic Desert Lodge Tierra Atacama