Vera C. Rubin Observatory, 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.

Home to earth’s largest digital camera

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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

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