Here's how to plan a trip to Chile's Atacama Desert, with expert recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and the best ...

Explora Hotel: Explora is located on 17 hectares near the village of San Pedro de Atacama. The lodge is located 8,202 feet above sea level.

explora has launched a series of new four-night, five-day photographic expeditions in Atacama and Patagonia aimed at allowing travelers to view the scenery and wildlife of South America while honing ...

Explora has unveiled a new private guided nomadic journey across the border of Chile and Bolivia. Running seven to 11 nights, “Travesía Atacama & Uyuni” invites travelers to visit the Uyuni Salt Flat ...

SANTIAGO, Chile (August 5, 2008) – Even the driest desert on earth is fertile ground for a transformation. SANTIAGO, Chile (August 5, 2008) – Even the driest desert on earth is fertile ground for a ...

Thanks to the lack of light pollution and altitude, the Atacama has some of the clearest night skies on earth, making for excellent stargazing. Cool off from the desert heat with refreshing swims in ...

When one considers the desert, what usually comes to mind are sand dunes and scorching temperatures. The driest non-polar desert in the world, however, is not known for an undulating sea of sand. In ...

"And who will care, who will chide you if you wander away from wherever you are, to look for your soul?" wrote the great nature poet, Mary Oliver. It would appear that Oliver is speaking to those of ...

Getting there: From LAX, connecting service is available on LanChile, American and LACSA to Calama, the nearest airport to San Pedro. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $1,070. Calama is a one-hour ...

Starting in January 2013, explora, along with official sponsor Nikon Inc., will combine adventure and photography when they launch a new series of photographic expeditions. Immersed in some of the ...

As home to Patagonia, a world-famous and iconic tourist attraction, Chile may seem like a well- established travel destination. In fact, that’s far from the case, according to Jenny Mikkelson, a Chile ...