Brazil
From the icy waters around Cape Horn to the dry deserts of Peru,
Chile’s landscape is stunning and incredibly varied. The Pacific is
never far away and the Andes Mountains, which form the backbone
of the country, loom large. Sit back with a glass of Chilean wine
and take it all in.

An oasis town on an old trading road between Chile and Argentina, San Pedro has a fantastic setting in the heart of the Atacama Desert. One of the driest regions of the world, rainfall is rare; when the heavens do open the desert is transformed as thousands of brightly coloured plants burst into life. The colours and textures of the desert are incredible; the scenery has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Walk around San Pedro and you will feel a million miles away from the busy streets of Santiago. Low level houses are constructed from adobe; the small church comes complete with a cactus roof. At evening time the lack of natural light combined with incredibly clear skies makes for great star gazing. When it comes to day excursions you are spoilt for choice, take your pick from the world’s highest geysers at El Tatio, 12th century Inca ruins or the bizarre landscapes of the Valle de la Luna.
Properties
Explora

A simply fabulous low level property at the edge of this oasis town. There are 50 luxurious and spacious rooms. Traditional building materials blend harmoniously with cutting edge modern design. There is an acclaimed restaurant and outside you have four infinity pools. Daily excursions and activities are provided by Explora’s bilingual guides.