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Kallpa Hotels Chile Tierra Atacama

Selection of Kallpa Hotels Chile Tierra Atacama. Many hotels in Chile are characterized by the modern architecture and only some stand out due to the harmony with their surrounding landscape and environment.

For this July edition we have decided to take you for a visit to Tierra Atacama hotel belonging to the chain of Tierra Hoteles that is in the northern area of the country

At Tierra Atacama we find the secrets of the Chilean highlands, with its surprising wildlife and its touching landscapes. As a rule, a hotel always looks for visitors to feel as if they were at home, but in this case, with the quality and comfort of such a special destination. Tierra Atacama’s proposal is to exceed our expectations as travelers. Therefore, in the middle of the desert you may live a unique experience.

Each of us, as a traveler has stories to tell. Each destination we visit, each hotel where we stay in, has something that makes us differentiate from others and our meeting with Tierra Atacama is an onset of experiences.

Tierra Atacama is built respecting the ancient bull corral, place where mule drivers, who took game from Argentina to Puerto de Antofagasta, stopped to feed and to make their animals rest after a hard journey through the Andes. There they would be supplied with fodder and water before continuing their trip. Tierra Atacama’s architects have decided to keep these ancient adobe walls and to incorporate them to the access to the hotel and to keep them as homage to the history of the area.

The philosophy of the hotel chosen is the adventure and spa. Our travelers want to discover the beauty of a destination in an active way and with an adventurous spirit, with the security of later being received at the hotel with a variety of options for relaxing and renewing energies for the next adventure.

In addition to the 32 rooms with beds with canopy and the wide lounge areas and the private patios with a view to the desert, Tierra Atacama has got a garden with a swimming pool, a spa and a restaurant, and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and breakfast.

Without any doubts to travel in an active way and to find a space for relax, Tierra Atacama has got the perfect mixture and as travelers we love to share these secrets with you.

Here is some useful information about Tierra Atacama

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Whale watching sea kayak

Peninsula Valdés is a paradise where nature reigns and where you may experience a special and unique kind of peace. This region’s fauna is diverse, from penguins and sea lions up to whales and orcas are some of the attractions that we can observe there.

But our adventure has just started. Let’s explore the “Golfo San José” [Gulf of San José]. We are close to the starting point and we begin to feel what is going to come. We climb on the kayaks prepared by our expert guides and we start rowing towards our most expected target… the whales.

Many questions cross our minds before starting this adventure: Are we going to get very close to the whales? Are we going to be able to see them? Is it going to be dangerous? Is it going to be safe? Soon each of our questions will be answered by this adventure unique in its style.

The itinerary starts by entering the waters of the Gulf of San José. The kayaks we sail on are very silent, and do not interfere with the environmental harmony in any way. A whale tail appears not very far from where we are. Then we see them surface, an unbelievable experience. These experiences help us better understand the size and life of such unique and peaceful specimens. After having the privilege of watching the Right Southern Whale, we will see a small colony of sea lions and several sea birds.

Later we reach a small bay where we prepare ourselves to enjoy an assorted lunch and to trek to a cliff-like area surrounded by spectacular views of the Gulf. This excursion, including the hike, involves a 10km for 6 hours of duration.

The service includes snack, box lunch. The recommendation is to take this hiking excursion between June and December months when you can go whale-watching the Right Southern Whale.

Another option for more demanding travelers is to explore the “Golfo Nuevo” [New Gulf]. Throughout this journey you leave from Puerto Pirámides on kayak to Bahía Pardelas, one of the Gulf’s most spectacular beaches due to its transparent water.

During the sailing we can observe whales, different species of sea birds and we visit a cave and high cliff area.

After having lunch at Pardelas’ beach we start our return trip to Pirámides, this may be sailing on kayak or by hiking along the cliffs and through sand dunes, witnessing an amazing dusk.

As in the case of the excursion to the Gulf of San José, the service includes snacks, box lunch. The recommendation is to take this excursion between June and December months when you can go whale-watching the Right Southern Whale.

Transfers to Puerto Pirámides, the starting point on both experiences, are not included. Travelers can go there by themselves by car or rent private transportation.

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kallpa gourmet fervor restaurant

In our July special Kallpa Gourmet Fervor Restaurant is the star.

“Fervor” has special mysticism. It is as if we were entering in a small-sized Buenos Aires, a world of dreams where you may feel its BA’s soul. When you visit Fervor you are having a true encounter with the Argentinian flavor. It is like embracing one of the best restaurants in its style in Buenos Aires and taking a picture with the true grill gastronomy where meat and seafood create the ideal environment to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner.

Without any doubt “Fervor Brasas de Campo y mar” [Fervor, Embers of Countryside and Sea] is one of our best recommendations in the restaurants’ field in Buenos Aires. We have in several occasions received excellent comments from people who had the opportunity of eating there.

Among the qualities that make the place to stand out we can mention its staff service, always helpful and willing to provide a special and professional care, and the quality and presentation of its plates.

We suggest trying the skirt steak, meat or seafood barbecue, which are very tasty and are the most highlighted plates, highly applauded and praised.

Fervor is located on 1519 Posadas (Posadas Street and Callao Avenue) at the Recoleta” neighborhood of Buenos Aires only some meters away from its emblematic cemetery. By the way, the name of the neighborhood comes from the Order of the Recoletos, barefoot monks who arrived in this area, then the outskirts

The menu of Fervor is very varied and the price of a complete menu per person is USD 67.

We are not only committed to organizing an authentic trip but also to pleasing a good palate.

You can find information in the Fact Sheet or simply contacting your personal Kallpa Executive.

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W circuit excursion Torres del Paine

We are travelers. As such we like adventures, to learn about new cultures and to have a genuine experience. For us travelling and discovering is part of our lifestyle.

Maybe you wonder why this is called the “W Circuit”? The “W” is the union of the interest points visited which forms a perfect W through the paths surrounding the Paine Massif. The circuit takes 5 days long to visit the principal attractions and to have a unique experience in this National Park of the Chilean Patagonia.

The principal attractions of the W Circuit are:

Torres del Paine Base: this is the most famous trekking trip of the Torres del Paine National Park. After climbing for approximately 4 hours into the “Valle del Río Ascencio” [Ascencio River Valley] and through the millennial lenga forests, the “Mirador Base Torres” [Towers Base Viewpoint] with an impressive view of the 3 towers, its hanging glacier and its lagoon are reached.
French Valley: located at the core of the Circuit. After an intense trekking and climbing experience one of the most overwhelming sights y less visited places of the National Park is reached. The view of the amphitheater formed by a series of granitic mountains and hills is absolutely unbeatable!
Grey Glacier: hiking trip to approach the Grey Glacier Viewpoint, its trail surrounds the east side of the Grey Lake and the west area of the Big Paine. Grey Glacier is one of the glaciers part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, third source of fresh water of the planet.

Here you can see a map with the point of this journey:

As it is well known, the Patagonia is famous for its unstable weather and strong winds, each day you can be surprised in one way or another. So it is important to be well prepared for the walk and tour we make. In the summer it can even be very cool and rainy; therefore you should bring a jacket, waterproof clothing and specific equipment required.

Not to get sunburnt, not to get wet or to feel cold, Jeremy, a professional guide from Torres del Paine, explains on the video you can see by clicking here, the necessary equipment to enjoy the W.

In addition to your backpack, remember you should pack the following elements to spend the night in any of the shelters…

Note: The necessary suggested equipment is for travelers who stay and eat inside the shelters or who camp or rent the equipment at each camping; not needing to bring any camping equipment or food.

1.- Waterproof and warm jacket: On a regular day at the Torres del Paine you may experience the four weather seasons of the year (rain, sun, wind, snow, heat and cold).

2.- Waterproof pans: Important to protect yourself from rain.

3.- Polar vest: While you travel you may feel hot, therefore a short sleeve polar may be the appropriate one. However, when stopping the hike you may need to put on the waterproof jacket again. Another option is to use layered clothing.

4.- Gloves, sun protection hat and wool hat.

5.- Sun block and glasses: Sun is harsh even in the south of Latin America.

6.- An additional pair of socks, underwear, T-shirt and shorts are very necessary.

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7.- Personal hygiene: toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap and shampoo. In the middle of the mountains of the Andes there are no pharmacies and no supermarkets, so if you forget bringing these objects, for many days you will not look clean at all.

8.- It is always useful to carry a lantern (with extra batteries), toilet paper and some first-aid elements.

9.- A towel and sandals would also be appropriate in order to shower. Shelters have got showers.

10.- Have your video or photo camera ready to capture the magical moment. It is a sustainable place where electrical energy is limited, therefore in some places there is no electricity and if the traveler does not take batteries it may not have the possibility of charging his/her camera or device

11.- A bottle to refill with water and snacks such as dry fruits to feed yourself with while your are walking.

12.- Trekking poles.

13.- For a greater safety, inside the backpack place a garbage bag and then pack your staff, in this way, if it rains or if you ruin your backpack, your belongings will remain dry.

14.- And ready. You have everything to go an enjoy of Torres del Paine.

As you see, there are a lot of alternatives to travel to Torres del Paine and enjoy it in a new and awesome way. If you need further assistance about this W Circuit Excursion Torres del Paine you can contact your personal Kallpa Executive or simply leave a message in our contact form. We’ll be happy to assist you!.