Explora Conservation unites responsible exploration, community engagement, strategic collaboration, and visionary initiatives—such as our flagship Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve—to protect and sustain the fragile and extraordinary destinations we are so privileged to explore. We believe true exploration is the ultimate journey to conservation. And our initiatives are woven into the fabric of every adventure we lead, ensuring that our guests experience the opportunity to protect and preserve alongside us.
Discover Our Conservation Reserves
Backed by more than 30 years of responsible exploration, we’re spearheading a groundbreaking model of fully protected, financially self-sustaining Conservation Reserves in South America. Offering unique Explora-only Explorations and membership opportunities, these Reserves support Explora’s vision to ultimately safeguard one million hectares — nearly 2.5 million acres — of the planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems.
The Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve
A remerging Patagonian wilderness within the Torres Del Paine Biosphere, this 14,800-acre (6,000 hectare) Reserve created in partnership with The Nature Conservancy is defined by waterfalls, pampas, and magnificent wildlife — including the puma — and one-of-a-kind memberships featuring Explora’s first-ever homesites.
The Puritama Conservation Reserve
In the Atacama Desert, find a protected oasis at Explora’s 17,300-acre Puritama Conservation Reserve, where hot springs formed by the Puritama River are the draw. Visitors enjoy ticketed hot spring experiences, while our guests go deeper with breathtaking hikes into lush canyons and swims in private hot springs.
The Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve
A remerging Patagonian wilderness within the Torres Del Paine Biosphere, this 14,800-acre (6,000 hectare) Reserve created in partnership with The Nature Conservancy is defined by waterfalls, pampas, and magnificent wildlife — including the puma — and one-of-a-kind memberships featuring Explora’s first-ever homesites.
The Puritama Conservation Reserve
In the Atacama Desert, find a protected oasis at Explora’s 17,300-acre Puritama Conservation Reserve, where hot springs formed by the Puritama River are the draw. Visitors enjoy ticketed hot spring experiences, while our guests go deeper with breathtaking hikes into lush canyons and swims in private hot springs.
The intention to witness, preserve and protect pristine natural places and local culture has been part of Explora’s DNA since its inception in 1993. Naturally opposed to a heavy footprint, overcrowding destinations and depleting natural resources, this innate passion to explore responsibly was born out of a deep love for exploring remote and wild places in harmony with local cultures and traditions, and the dream to share it with friends, family and generations to come. It is among the rewards of Explora’s promise to go deeper, and ultimately the promise of a journey to conservation.
The intention to witness, preserve and protect pristine natural places and local culture has been part of Explora’s DNA since its inception in 1993. Naturally opposed to a heavy footprint, overcrowding destinations and depleting natural resources, this innate passion to explore responsibly was born out of a deep love for exploring remote and wild places in harmony with local cultures and traditions, and the dream to share it with friends, family and generations to come. It is among the rewards of Explora’s promise to go deeper, and ultimately the promise of a journey to conservation.
By exploring the world’s most remote places with Explora, our guests travel with purpose and help protect what makes these places so extraordinary. Our 2024 Impact Report tells the full story, revealing how every journey supports ecological restoration, wildlife monitoring, and the meaningful involvement of local communities across our destinations.
In addition to the fully protected Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve, Explora Conservation supports numerous projects around the world, including educational outreach alliances with the Terevaka Foundation, conservation plans for the Puritama Conservation Reserve and UNESCO-designated Torres Del Paine Biosphere Reserve, and the Toki Pilot Forest, our latest initiative in Rapa Nui.
In addition to the fully protected Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve, Explora Conservation supports numerous projects around the world, including educational outreach alliances with the Terevaka Foundation, conservation plans for the Puritama Conservation Reserve and UNESCO-designated Torres Del Paine Biosphere Reserve, and the Toki Pilot Forest, our latest initiative in Rapa Nui.
Rooted in the belief that collaboration is the driving force for positive change, Explora Conservation thoughtfully partners with renowned non-profit organizations that include The Nature Conservancy, Rewilding Chile, Terevaka Foundation and ECOAN. Explora is also a Certified B Corporation and Launching Member of the Glasgow Declaration.
Pillars of Explora Conservation
Our efforts are rooted in four foundational pillars that collectively empowers individuals, strengthens ecosystems, and elevates the standard for exploration, travel and conservation worldwide.
Community & Collaboration
We actively engage with strategic NGOs, our neighbors and local communities to effect positive, relevant, and lasting change in conservation.
Guided by Science
Our initiatives follow scientific methodologies and research, and rely on the continuous collection of scientific data, such as from wildlife trap cameras and performance indicators, with a commitment to be at the forefront of science in conservation.
Education Across
All Levels From local teens and staff to our guides and guests, we nurture ambassadors that return from our destination, share stories and help influence real change and movement. This is a powerful act of difusión: spreading the word.
Excellence in Stewardship
We seek to redefine the highest standards of stewardship, infrastructure and experiences at our Conservation Reserves, by training our own park rangers, designing trails that respect remerging ecosystems, and offering unique Explorations.
Community & Collaboration
We actively engage with strategic NGOs, our neighbors and local communities to effect positive, relevant, and lasting change in conservation.
Guided by Science
Our initiatives follow scientific methodologies and research, and rely on the continuous collection of scientific data, such as from wildlife trap cameras and performance indicators, with a commitment to be at the forefront of science in conservation.
Education Across
All Levels From local teens and staff to our guides and guests, we nurture ambassadors that return from our destination, share stories and help influence real change and movement. This is a powerful act of difusión: spreading the word.
Excellence in Stewardship
We seek to redefine the highest standards of stewardship, infrastructure and experiences at our Conservation Reserves, by training our own park rangers, designing trails that respect remerging ecosystems, and offering unique Explorations.
Discover Explora’s Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserves, a first-of-its-kind wilderness sanctuary and conservation community limited to just 100 nature-loving members, with rare opportunities to own a home, adventure far off the beaten path, and create a legacy that’s protected forever, all in award-winning Explora style.
Discover Explora’s Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserves, a first-of-its-kind wilderness sanctuary and conservation community limited to just 100 nature-loving members, with rare opportunities to own a home, adventure far off the beaten path, and create a legacy that’s protected forever, all in award-winning Explora style.
Awards & Designations
Certified B Corp | Launching Member of the Glasgow Declaration | 2018 National Environment Award, Puritama Conservation Reserve
