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Terrantai

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  • Hotel Terrantai
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Atmospheric small hotel inspired by the ambience of the Atacama desert, with weathered wood and walls of smooth pebbles ensuring the natural world is foregrounded in the design and architecture.

Inspired by the natural materials and ambience of the Atacama desert, the small, design-focused Terrantai incorporates sun-baked adobe bricks, thatching and weathered wood and stone into the surrounds of a restored colonial house. A labyrinthine layout of outdoor corridors, built from smooth rounded pebbles and atmospherically lit at night, adds a somewhat mystical feel in keeping with the otherworldliness of the desert environment.

The hotel is right in the heart of San Pedro, overlooking the town church. Rooms are decorated in rustic yet contemporary style, with wooden floors, ceiling beams and either whitewashed or exposed stone walls, and furnished with local artisanal textiles. Outside there’s a plunge pool and sun terrace fringed with cacti. There’s no restaurant service at the hotel (besides breakfast) but you’ll find a wide choice of places to eat on your doorstep thanks to the ultra-convenient location.

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What our clients say

  • The cheese and wine tasting each night is a wonderful touch!

    EH, Newcastle Jan 2019
  • Good location and stylish. Room a little small as it had an extra bed that we didn't need.

    MA, Lancaster Nov 2015
  • Charming hotel, full of character. Again, lovely people working there. Given the constant battle against the sand/dust in San Pedro, they did very well to keep the hotel clean.

    RE, Knutsford Oct 2017
  • Could not have been more helpful , staff were excellent.

    GC, Welshpool Feb 2019
  • good hotel. pleased we didn't get our first choice.

    LM, Stowmarket Dec 2015
  • Really liked the style of the hotel and plunge pool to relax.

    KH, London Nov 2015
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Our Expert's Opinion

Hannah
Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    Heloise Buxton - Travel Expert

    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

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    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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    Sally Watkins - Travel Expert

    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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