588 photovoltaic panels were installed by specialists, enabling them to operate during the day with 100% solar electricity. With the annual electricity generated of the PV plant totalling 335.000 kWh, the hotel avoids burning more than 110,000 litres of diesel annually, reducing their carbon footprint by 340 tons of CO2 every year!

use of this water to the hotel. Taps have airflow devices installed to reduce water consumption and cutting-edge technology is used to manage the operation of the swimming pools as efficiently as possible. Also, 100% of grey water from the hotel is re-used for irrigation.

been swapped for biodegradable straws made of corn starch. Also, the hotel has a compost management system, so food waste is put to good use.

including algarrobo, chañar, cachiyuyo and quinoa to thrive in the gardens.

amongst other crops and more than 100 chañar plants. They also buy other products like potatoes, broad beans, Chañar syrup, and so on from local farmers.

Uma water filter stations, bikes are available for guests to take out as they please during their stay and within the excursions provided by the hotel, they are led by professional guides who will teach them all about the history, culture, fauna and flora of the Atacama Desert and its people. Also, Tierra Atacama works with local astronomy experts (from Alarkapin Observatory) to teach guests about the Andean tradition of the stars, discover local ‘ayllus’ or villages on horseback, and visit the town of San Pedro de Atacama – all to better understand the lives of the Atacameños to make the guest more connected to the local culture and feel more involved in they way of life.

weavers, from the traditional alpaca and llama wool. Don Alejandro carved the llamas that decorate the living area from the soft pumice stone found in nearby Toconao.

100% linen & paper soles which are biodegradable, Hilana bathrobes which are made from 57% recycled cotton, are hypoallergenic, fast-drying, Fairtrade and chemical-free, bamboo toothbrushes with charcoal bristles that are natural and biodegradable, biodegradable cleaning products with recyclable packaging and the amenities are Osme products which are luxurious eco-friendly toiletries, certified organic by ECOCERT and in line with de Cosmebio standards (no GMOs, parabens, phenoxyethanol, nanoparticles, silicone, PEG, synthetic perfumes or dyes, animal products and artificial colourings.

preserve the culture and identity of the area. As part of the hotel’s work to helping small businesses, 30% of products available in Tierra Atacama’s store are of local origin; specifically, LIKANA AND ONA which are part of the ‘Artesanias de Chile’ foundation which promotes traditional Chilean crafts. Tierra Atacama is part of the dual education system at Likan Antai (a technical school) where more than 40 young people are taken on as apprentices, under the guidance of experts in the fields of tourism, electricity and agriculture.