Experience a Collection of Unique Explora Lodges
On Travesía Atacama-Uyuni, adventurous days between Chile and Bolivia on the remote and rugged Altiplano are rewarded with comfort, relaxation and deep rest at a strikingly designed Explora Lodge. Discover the 50-room Explora Atacama in Chile’s famed high-altitude desert before crossing into Bolivia for one-of-a-kind overnights at our three intimate mountain lodges, Explora Ramaditas Mountain Lodge, Explora Chituca Mountain Lodge and Explora Jirira Lodge. Each offers just four to six rooms and a setting amid the volcanoes and high-altitude lagoons of the Altiplano.
At every lodge, experience Explora’s commitment to a sustainable design that prioritizes the environment, dining and meals crafted from locally sourced ingredients, and an invitation to slow down, disconnect, and fully embrace the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
Begin this all-inclusive experience with three nights at multi-award-winning Explora Atacama, our 50-room lodge near San Pedro de Atacama in Chile’s Atacama Desert. More than an ideal place to acclimatize with Explorations across the otherworldly Atacama Desert, enjoy artfully crafted local cuisine paired with bold Chilean wine, an observatory, spa and saunas, and multiple outdoor pools set in the surrounding landscape. Elevation: 8,000 feet (2,438 meters).
Set amidst shimmering, multi-colored lagoons, our modern four-room Ramaditas lodge Bolivia combines comfortable common areas and Bolivian-sourced materials in the heart of the Altiplano. From here, experience geysers, lagoons, rock formations, ancient trade routes, and vast Andean valleys—along with a striking perch and wall-to-wall windows that invite the landscape in. Elevation: 13,370 feet (4,075 meters).
Once a lookout for shepherds, our four-room Mountain Lodge in Chituca offers panoramic views of the Altiplano. The surrounding area is rich with ancient settlements, vibrant quinoa fields, and storied villages. Unwind in the cozy lounge and dining area, before retreating to a comfortably minimalist room with stunning views over the distant salt flat. Elevation: 12,244 feet (3,732 meters).
At the foot of the Tunupa Volcano on the northern edge of the Uyuni Salt Flats, our six-room Jirira lodge offers a spectacular view of the world’s largest salt flat. The setting is perfect for exploration: climb the colorful slopes of Tunupa, visit the salt flat’s islands, and discover local villages, wetlands, and nearby archaeological sites. Elevation: 12,077 feet (3,681 meters).
Explora’s three mountain lodges in Ramaditas, Chituca, and Jirira were designed by Chilean architect Max Núñez. His objective: develop lodging with exceptional minimal impact that raises awareness of the surrounding territory. Discover striking modular designs hoovering above extraordinary places and 100-percent prefabricated and entirely “reversible” construction that allows for future repurposable use.
Explora’s three mountain lodges in Ramaditas, Chituca, and Jirira were designed by Chilean architect Max Núñez. His objective: develop lodging with exceptional minimal impact that raises awareness of the surrounding territory. Discover striking modular designs hoovering above extraordinary places and 100-percent prefabricated and entirely “reversible” construction that allows for future repurposable use.
