Adventure Meets Serenity at the Edge of the World at Tierra Chiloθ
Tierra Chiloθ
Chiloθ Island, Chile
$$$$, Modern (from $1,500)
Chile, not that anyone is arguing otherwise, is a magical place. The narrow country packs quite the geographical punch, starting with the Atacama Desert in the north, down past wine country, lakes, volcanoes, and mountain ski resorts, ending with glaciers and fjords at the end of the world in Patagonia, the gateway to Antarctica.
Skirting the coastline in the center of the country are the 30+ islands of the Chiloθ archipelago, a nature's wonderland rich with legend and myth. The main island, also called Chiloι is home to Tierra Chiloθ, the architectural stunner on a hillside by the sea. The latest addition to the Tierra Hotels portfolio (Atacama and Patagonia are the others), it recently underwent a major renovation that doubled its size to two dozen rooms.
Horses graze in the meadows below. The infinity pool just blends into the Pacific. The public spaces and decor encourage conviviality and relaxation. Welcome to an award-winning, intimate adventure retreat in a setting at once striking and serene.
The Vibe: Nature in all its glory, set on ten hectares of country and beach on a hilltop by the Pacific. This is one of National Georgraphic's Unique Lodges of the World.
Standout Detail: If we can set aside the gorgeous natural setting, along with the clever ways the hotel evokes and encompasses it, what's especially notable here is Tierra's strong commitment to sustainability, non-invasive practices, and social responsibility from the ground up. Literally: As innovative as the architecture looks, the building's exterior wooden shingles and siding we made using traditional, sustainable technique that required local carpenters and supplies. The hotel uses and stores solar and wind power for energy, as well as rainwater for irrigation during the dry season. And it almost goes without say that the restaurant serves as much local food as possible.
This Place Is Perfect For: Affluent travelers who want to go to the ends of the earth for outdoor and cultural adventures, to rejuvenate, and to disconnect from the outside world while reconnecting with Mother Nature.
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