The centerpiece of Explora’s work in conservation are its Conservation Reserves, created to protect South America’s most stunning and vulnerable ecosystems. These sanctuaries include our Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve in Patagonia and Puritama Conservation Reserve in the Atacama Desert, each an expression of its own special environment and community, home to reemerging wildlife, and proof that responsible adventure travel can directly restore and sustain vital habitats. The Reserves are fully protected forever, financially self-sustaining and open for all to enjoy.
Created in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, this 14,800-acre (6,000-hectare) Patagonian sanctuary set within the UNESCO-designated Torres Del Paine Biosphere is the crown jewel of Explora’s Conservation Reserves. Discover a rewilded ecosystem, jaw-dropping wildlife, including the Andean condor and puma, and one-of-a-kind Explorations. Financially self-sustaining and legally protected forever, this visionary Reserve is also home to a unique membership community featuring Explora’s first-ever homesites.
Set deep in an Andean canyon of the Atacama Desert, this magical 17,300-acre (7,000-hectare) Reserve offers an important river oasis and sanctuary for endangered wildlife — and a very special opportunity to witness the striking contrast created by the presence of water in the desert. Guests staying at Explora Atacama enjoy Explorations through this lush canyon and swims in the naturally occurring hot springs. Visitors to the Reserve can also enjoy ticketed hot spring experiences.
Step Inside Our Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve
A first-of-its-kind wilderness sanctuary, our Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserves is home to a special 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.
A first-of-its-kind wilderness sanctuary, our Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserves is home to a special 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 a Visionary Model for Conservation
Designed to be replicated, our Conservation Reserves support Explora’s mission to ultimately protect a total of 1 million hectares (3,861 square miles) of the planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems. Here’s how.
Like a National Park .
Open to all to explore, our Reserves boast spectacular, remerging ecosystems that span rolling mountains and vibrant desert canyons, waterfalls and rivers, and returning wildlife, including the puma and Andean cat.
Fully Protected and Financially Self-Sustaining
Our Reserves were created in thoughtful collaboration with our communities and organizations like The Nature Conservancy, are legally protected in perpetuity and financially self-sustaining.
Innovative Membership Opportunities
At our Torres Del Paine Reserve, our membership community limited to just 100 offers privileged travel in the Explora family, stays at the Reserve’s Guest House and first-ever landownership opportunities.
Designed Entirely by Explora
From unique Explorations to expertly maintained facilities to its dedicated park rangers, every aspect of our Reserves is supported by award-winning Explora, the world’s leading expedition company.
Like a National Park .
Open to all to explore, our Reserves boast spectacular, remerging ecosystems that span rolling mountains and vibrant desert canyons, waterfalls and rivers, and returning wildlife, including the puma and Andean cat.
Fully Protected and Financially Self-Sustaining
Our Reserves were created in thoughtful collaboration with our communities and organizations like The Nature Conservancy, are legally protected in perpetuity and financially self-sustaining.
Innovative Membership Opportunities
At our Torres Del Paine Reserve, our membership community limited to just 100 offers privileged travel in the Explora family, stays at the Reserve’s Guest House and first-ever landownership opportunities.
Designed Entirely by Explora
From unique Explorations to expertly maintained facilities to its dedicated park rangers, every aspect of our Reserves is supported by award-winning Explora, the world’s leading expedition company.
At Explora, conservation isn’t just a value—it’s part of our DNA and fundamental to our survival. Discover our vision for responsible exploration, innovative conservation and sustainability solutions and our deep commitment to protecting the wondrous ecosystems we are so privileged to explore.
At Explora, conservation isn’t just a value—it’s part of our DNA and fundamental to our survival. Discover our vision for responsible exploration, innovative conservation and sustainability solutions and our deep commitment to protecting the wondrous ecosystems we are so privileged to explore.
Our 2024 Impact Report
Whether it’s restoring native habitats in our Conservation Reserves, investing in clean energy, or creating opportunities through education, our 2024 Impact Report tells the full story. Learn how every journey supports ecological restoration, wildlife monitoring, and our local communities.
More Conservation Projects
Explora Conservation supports numerous projects across our destinations, including our Conservation Reserves, always with the goal of uniting responsible exploration, community engagement and strategic collaboration for lasting change.
Our 2024 Impact Report
Whether it’s restoring native habitats in our Conservation Reserves, investing in clean energy, or creating opportunities through education, our 2024 Impact Report tells the full story. Learn how every journey supports ecological restoration, wildlife monitoring, and our local communities.
More Conservation Projects
Explora Conservation supports numerous projects across our destinations, including our Conservation Reserves, always with the goal of uniting responsible exploration, community engagement and strategic collaboration for lasting change.
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Visit Our Torres Del Paine Conservation Reserve
Contact us to plan your visit, experience adventures far off the beaten path and explore membership at our Patagonia Conservation Reserve.
