Awasi Atacama, a Chilean boutique hotel, has undergone a full refurbishment to reveal an entirely new layout.

Located in the ancient trading town of San Pedro de Atacama, the Awasi Atacama has 12 rooms.

Eleven thousand years ago, Atacama was inhabited by groups of hunter-gatherers.

The Tiahuanaco and Inca cultures, and subsequently the Spanish conquistadors, have had a major influence on the Atacama culture, which was forced to adapt to changes in order to survive.

The population is currently made up of descendants of the first inhabitants of the region, Atacameños and European colonists, with a strong Chilean and Quechua influence.

In 1540, Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Valdivia, marched his troops across the Atacama Desert. They travelled south from Peru, founding the city of Santiago in 1541.

Each room in the hotel is assigned with a private guide and 4WD so guests can explore at their own pace.

Useful links

www.awasiatacama.com