Patagonia

Tierra Patagonia

Overview

A hiker's haven

Set on the banks of Lake Sarmiento and just a stone’s throw from frontier of Torres Del Paine National Park, Tierra Patagonia is an utterly unique organic design that is both strikingly contemporary and fitting of its setting.

The property has been carefully designed from locally sourced materials with a minimal impact on the pampas environment, while giving each of the 40 chic rooms, spa and dining space incredible views out of the lake and the famous peaks.

The guide team here will create a bespoke excursion plan for you based on your interests and how active your feel, with a full range of guided tours and excursions within and around the national park on foot, horseback, bike, kayak and more. Return each day for a contemporary take on hearty Patagonian cuisine with produce sourced from nearby estancias.

Facts

At a glance

  • 40 rooms

  • Restaurant and bar

  • Spa and hot tub with mountain views

  • Family friendly

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Experiences

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    Hiking

    The hiking in Torres del Paine National Park is legendary and there are a number of spectacular half and full day hikes from Tierra Patagonia such as to the base of the Paine Massif’s famous granite peaks.

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    Horse riding

    Whether a beginner or experienced in the saddle, there are few finer places to ride than Torres del Paine with the local Chilean gauchos through forests and across pampas grassland always surrounded by epic views.

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    Mountain biking

    Gravel trails and undulating hills make the area a great spot for mountain biking.

Community & Culture

There are a variety of cultural tours on offer at the lodge, including getting to experience estancia or ranch life first hand, learning about Magellanic customs and traditions, enjoying a Patagonian ‘asado’ (barbecue), or riding on horseback with the gauchos. You’ll also find Patagonia culture celebrated in the hotel’s design, from handicrafts and artifacts, to dioramas created by Chilean artist Matilde Huidobro which look at what life was like in the days of the first settlers and explorers Sarmiento de Gamboa, Hernando de Magallanes, and Charles Darwin.

Conservation

To manage environmental impact during construction, landscape artists Catalina Phillips and Gerardo Ariztía removed the vegetation on site and ensured it was cared for in a greenhouse before replanting it around the hotel once building was complete. As a result of keeping that native vegetation, the property is often visited by guanacos, ñandús, native birds and foxes. They also built a pathway so that you can wander down to Lake Sarmiento with its ancient limestone thrombolites without disturbing the vegetation on the way.

Footprint

This eco-lodge is known for its innovative architecture that blends into the surrounding landscape. The lodge’s conservation efforts and focus on minimising its footprint has benefitted the area. Tierra Patagonia uses LED lighting and is constantly looking at introducing new renewable energy projects. They plan to establish a kitchen garden.

What makes us different

Why Niarra

Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.

In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.

Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.

  • Unforgettable experiences

    Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.

  • Positive impact

    Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.

  • Fairness and transparency

    An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.

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