6 sustainable hotels to discover in Chile
Many tourists arriving in Chile are motivated by activities linked to nature and the outdoors. For this reason, a large segment of the tourism offer has specialised in providing services of the highest quality, while promoting respect for the environment and the communities that surround them.
Discover six hotels in different destinations in Chile that operate sustainably.
Tierra Chiloé
Located on the shores of the Rilán Peninsula, 18 km from the town of Castro in Chiloé. The hotel’s sustainable architecture reflects the traditional local houses built on stilts in the water. The all-inclusive programme means you can enjoy farm-fresh food, meet local artisans, discover remote islands by private boat and explore historic wooden churches, which are World Heritage Sites.
Nayara Alto Atacama
It is the only lodge in the San Pedro region that is totally enveloped by a natural environment. It is located in the lush Catarpe Valley of the Cordillera de la Sal. Its design was influenced by local village architecture and conceived to blend seamlessly into its surroundings, which include panoramic views, tranquillity and silence. Environmental sustainability and a strong connection to local culture have put Alto Atacama in a high category of sustainabilty.
Parque Quilquico
It provides a sustainable experience in the areas of environmental, economic and socio-cultural protection. Its ecological and low environmental impact project integrates the inhabitants of the area in its various phases, generating quality jobs and assuming a commitment to the community. In its location on the Rilán Peninsula, the architectural project values the heritage of Chiloé, where the beautiful hills of different heights and native trees, including Luma, Coigue, Olivillo, Arrayan, Canelo, Avellano and Tepu, have been integrated and maintained. From here you can enjoy an almost untouched view of the Dalcahue Channel.
Cumbres Puerto Varas
The hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas is an elegant lodge located in front of the Llanquihue Lake with a panoramic view of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. In addition to excellent service, it is a place highly connected to nature and local products. It has a shop offering quality products from the region, made by local artisans. In addition, the gastronomy of the hotel combines the most delicate essences of the authentic cuisine and culture of the south of Chile.
Tierra Patagonia
Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa is located on a cliff where the South American pampas meet Lake Sarmiento. The building is immersed in the landscape and emerges from the hillside. The award-winning architecture complements the flow of the geology in this privileged location and showcases the magnificent views of Torres del Paine National Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978.
Ocio Territorial
It is located on the Rilan Peninsula, in the middle of the island of Chiloé: a unique place in the world for its cultural heritage, its local identity, its people, its architecture and its geographical beauty. The owners of the hotel have always had a sustainable vision of not intervening with nature and not competing with it, therefore, this place is characterised by a sustainable development, by the protection of the culture and its people and by the contact with nature.
