AWASI PATAGONIA

PATAGONIA, CHILE

THE PERSONALITIES

Explorers. Hikers. Travellers looking for the ultimate nature experience. 

MOMENTS

Puma encounters. Chilean wine and sunset views of Torres Del Paine. Crackling fireplace in your private villa. 

BEST VISITING MONTHS

November to early March (Chilean summer) is best to explore Torres del Paine National Park. 

COST

WHY STAY

Awasi Patagonia is located on the outskirts of Torres del Paine National Park inside a private reserve. Choose one of 12 hillside villas with panoramic views of Lake Sarmiento and horn-shaped peaks of Cuernos del Paine. Surrounded by a forest and pampas (lowlands), the area is perfect for wildlife sightings. The cottages are inspired by old patagonian shelters, providing privacy, yet open to observing the natural world. 

Explore pristine forests, vibrant blue glaciers, and windswept plains. Savor gourmet Patagonian cuisine in the main lodge, where large windows frame the iconic peaks of the Paine Massif. Awasi Patagonia offers an authentic, immersive experience in one of the world's last true wilds.

WHY WANDER

Awasi Patagonia offers tailor-made, private tours perfect for anyone wanting a luxurious wilderness experience. You will be assigned your own guide upon arrival, to built a custom itinerary - whether it's horseback riding, fishing, or hiking the unique Torres del Paine landscapes. 

Mountain bike or ride horses through the majestic plains to the lakes. Kayak through fjords and ancient glaciers. Hike through dense forests. Spot condors, pumas and flamingoes. Be one with the wild and discover one of the only places in the world that hasn't changed in centuries - Patagonia. 

INDULGE IN

Local products prepared in an innovative way. Excursion lunches with panoramic views. Fresh beetroot bread. Turnip ice cream.

GETTING THERE

Take a flight to Punta Arenas from Santiago, Chile. Transport from there will be arranged by the hotel.  

WILD INITIATIVES

The Awasi Foundation is dedicated to safeguarding Patagonia's delicate ecosystems, working hand in hand with local communities to promote environmental stewardship and cultural preservation.

The Awasi Patagonia Conservation Project focuses on protecting wildlife in the Torres del Paine National Park area. The park serves as a sanctuary for native species such as pumas, condors, and guanacos. However, animals leaving the park face various threats. To address this, Awasi Patagonia created a natural corridor on its grounds, expanding protected areas and allowing wildlife to roam freely. This initiative has restored habitats for native species, resulting in a significant increase in the puma population, with 9 to 12 individuals now inhabiting previously barren areas. Awasi guides actively monitor puma populations and deter hunters to ensure their safety. Additionally, the project aims to collect valuable data on the behavioral patterns of these species, contributing to conservation efforts in the region.

*Photos property of Awasi Patagonia

EXPLORA PATAGONIA

PATAGONIA, CHILE

The Personalities

Explorers, Hikers, Photographers, Riders. 

MOMENTS

Lodging at the tip of the world. Views as unique as they are breathtaking. Galloping across magnificent ice fields. Ever changing colours of the sky. Fresh air unlike anywhere else.

Best Visiting Months

October to March

Cost

Why stay

Welcome to a place that has been called the end of the world since the dawn of time. The Patagonia region has been cut off from the rest of the globe by sea, mountains and ice fields, creating a land that is magical and hypnotic. Explora Patagonia is located on the shores of Lake Pehoe, with breathtaking views of the Paine ridge and the granite towers. You will find yourself right in the centre of the Torres del Paine National Park, in the heart of Patagonia, a declared UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The 49 rooms of Explora Patagonia are designed to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape. Choose Exploradores Suite or Cordillera Paine Room with views of Macizo del Paine, or  Salto Chico Room for an amazing view of the Salto Chico waterfall. Don't expect to find TVs or Wi-Fi in your room, since Explora's mantra is disconnection from everyday routine and deep relaxation after a day full of activity. The design confirms the hotel's philosophy, with wood playing a fundamental role, and the essence of nature being as close as ever. Visit the hotel's pool and open-air jacuzzis with views of Pehoe Lake and Paine Massif to relax at the end of the day.

Why wander

Just like the name suggest, being at Explora Patagonia is all about exploring, getting on your feet and seeing the world around you. Patagonia is the southernmost region of South America, with one of the smallest populations in the world. It is home to an extensive variety of plants and animals, and some of the most unique and untouched landscape. Each evening you choose the activities you want to do the following day. Explora believes that explorations are the most important aspect of the travel experience. Each hike will have a guide, where you can choose your level of difficulty and decide on a half or full day adventure. The recommended explorations are Mirador Cóndor and Mirador Ferrier (half day hikes), Sierra del Toro and Cuernos (full day hikes), and Donoso (full day on horseback ride). Explora breeds and trains its own horses, available for the travellers' expeditions.

Indulge in

Chilean wine. Packed lunches for full day hikes. Traditional South American BBQ.

Getting There

Take a flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas. From there the hotel will arrange a pickup to bring you to Torres del Paine, 4 hours away. 

GET INVOLVED

Partnership with The Nature Conservancy. This global alliance responds to the conviction that cooperation between the private sector, the state, NGOs, and the science and research community is the way forward. Explora and The Nature Conservancy are implementing a collaborative work model within our conservation reserves, our communities, and the world of science.

Explora Conservation Reserve is Explora’s first conservation project in Patagonia, through which they have acquired a perpetual commitment to protect 6,000 hectares, a fraction of untouched, pristine Patagonia. 

*Photos property of EXPLORA PATAGONIA

Futangue Hotel & Spa

PATAGONIA, CHILE

THE PERSONALITIES

Soul searchers. Explorers. Fly Fishing Enthusiasts. Hikers. Writers.

MOMENTS

Nature in its purest form. Ancient meadows, lakes, and waterfalls. Scents, textures and sounds of the Valdivian Forest. Mysticism and magic of the Patagonian Andes. Moss-covered pathways. A completely wild, private reserve to yourself. Purifying body and spirit like the indigenous tribes did long before us.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

In the summer, the temperature fluctuates between 8 and 30 degrees Celsius and between -4 and 4 in the winter, with the most rainfall between March and November.

COST

WHY STAY

Welcome to the other side of Patagonia. Futangue Hotel & Spa is a boutique landscape hotel as well as a trekking and fly fishing destination located at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, next to a private nature reserve in Northern Chilean Patagonia. Sitting in the meadows near Lake Ranco and the Valdivian rainforest, the hotel offers an unparalleled remote nature experience.

Built with minimal impact to the environment, the architecture reflects the area’s native wood and is reminiscent of the classic barnes and stables of Southern Chile. The colourful interiors draw inspiration from local traditions and the Mapuche culture.

Choose one of 16 rooms in the main building or the separate Casa Exploradore with additional 10 rooms. Enjoy large windows facing mountain peaks, and organic products inspired by the surrounding forest flowers and berries.

End the day at the tranquil and earthy Triwe Spa, constructed with native wood and volcanic rock, complete with an indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a sauna with unparalleled views to Lake Ranco, the mountains, waterfalls and rural landscapes.

WHY WANDER

Futangue Park is a native forest conservation project, opened to the public in 2014. Explore Lake Ranco, Chile´s largest and most beautiful lake. See unique volcanic scenery of Puyehue National Park. Wander through Valdivian rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Go trout fishing at Pichi Lake or the beautiful Los Coipos Lake up in the mountains. Spend the day horseback riding over rivers and prairies to the look-out point across to Pichi Volcano and the Andes. Go kayaking and hike to the hidden Black Lagoon. Hike over 1,000 metres above sea level to an ancient glacial lake. Go mountain biking through Sky Trail to the highest viewing point in the park and the Pitreño Lagoon, where you may spot puma, vizcacha or condor. Take in the pure and raw nature all around you.

INDULGE IN

Northern Patagonian cuisine focused on the products unique to the region. Flavors from the myrtle tree; the murta and maqui berries; mushrooms and native potatoes; shellfish from Valdivia; vegetables from the onsite greenhouse; homemade ice-cream.

GETTING THERE

Fly from Santiago to Osorno, following an hour and a half drive to the reserve.  

GREEN FACTOR

Futangue’s Ranco Foundation is a non-profit organization protecting the Valdivian forest ecosystem, while promoting environmental education and supporting local community.

*Photos property of Futangue Hotel & Spa

Tierra Patagonia

PATAGONIA, CHILE

THE PERSONALITIES

Hikers. Photographers. Adventurous friends + families.

MOMENTS

Dramatic landscapes of the Chilean Patagonia. Sunrises, storms and sunsets of the ever changing Paine Massif. Infinity pool overlooking the horizon. View point to the outside from every corner of the hotel. Connecting to yourself and to your surroundings.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

November to early March (Chilean summer) is best to explore Torres del Paine National Park. 

COST

WHY STAY

Tierra Patagonia Adventure and Spa Hotel is located on the shores of Lake Sarmiento, with Paine Massif in the background, just outside of Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.

The landscape hotel seamlessly blends into its surroundings and is built like it was "shaped by the wind", inspired by Patagonia. Light is a major part of the design, bringing the outside in, with large windows facing the lake and the mountains. The glass-paneled Uma Spa is one of the highlights, complete with an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, and an open-air hot tub, perfect for nightly stargazing.

Tierra Patagonia is in association with the Chilean Tourist Board and Forestry Association, supporting the reforestation project, aiming to plant one million trees across Chilean Patagonia.

WHY WANDER

You are here to explore. Take a walk along the outer edges of Torres del Paine National Park, reserved especially for guests of Tierra Patagonia. Look out for sightings of eagles, foxes, ostrich (ñandú) and condors. Go horseback. Feel humbled by the Cordillera Paine and Sierra Baguales mountainscapes surrounding you. Take a photography tour to document the iconic peaks, glaciers, and mirror-glass lagoons. 

INDULGE IN

Enjoy picnics surrounded by wilderness made with organic local ingredients.

GETTING THERE

Take a flight to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas from Santiago, Chile. Transport from there will be arranged by the hotel.  

*Photos property of Tierra Patagonia + James Florio