San Pedro de Atacama is considered an oasis within the driest desert in the world: the Atacama´s Desert in Chile. Its territory is believed to have been inhabited by hunter-gatherers since 9,000 BC and its first settlements around 1,200 BC (L. Nuñez, Vida y cultura en el oasis de San Pedro de Atacama, 1991).

This oasis offers visitors the opportunity to discover unique places and landscapes that can only be seen in the Atacama Desert. The main tourist attractions are located near San Pedro de Atacama, the starting point for those who want to discover and appreciate the natural beauty of the region. Nowadays, it is one of the most visited destinations in Chile, by people from all over the world who want to experience first-hand this destination that has fascinated humanity for so many years.

Those who visit this magical place are impressed by landscapes that seem to be from another planet, such as the Valley of the Moon and the Salar de Atacama. They are dazzled by the boiling steam of the Tatio Geysers and by the diversity of landscape colors, which can be appreciated in the Valley of the Rainbow, in the Altiplanic Lagoons and in Piedras Rojas. There are those who enjoy the natural pools and the beautiful views, in places such as the Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache and the Puritama Hot Springs, and those who seek a unique experience by immersing themselves in a salt pool, in the Cejar Lagoons.

Terrantai is the ideal place for the exploring traveler who wants to discover the beauty of the driest desert in the world, while enjoying a true Atacama welcome. The hotel is located in the heart of San Pedro de Atacama, with easy access to the main tourist spots. All our spaces were designed so that those who visit us can experience the magic of the desert.

We invite you to add to your travel experiences the various attractions that this beautiful oasis in the Atacama Desert offers!