Patagonia, The Lake District & Atacama

A further testament to the pace of development in the area is Altiplánico Sur—a bunker hotel set into a hillside, its roof covered in grass and dan

The endlessly varied Atacama desert, with its geysers, salt lagoons, volcanoes, and oases, rivals Patagonia as a wilderness destination. Architect

The massive preserve covers 8,000 acres of forest and has six pristine miles of oceanfront. Guides lead guests to see the old-growth forests, giant

The Altitude: 8,015 feet.

The Perch: On a 42-acre oasis in the Atacama Desert—the world’s highest—the explora looks out over volcanic peaks by day,

Adventure-focused activities (from hiking to horseback riding) at this 50-room lodge in remote Torres del Paine.

Room to Book: Suite Exploradores a

Patagonia's contemporary wood-and-stone Hacienda Tres Lagos ("three lakes") sits on the shore of Black Lake and is a stone's throw from Lake Bertra

One of the more stylish new bases in Patagonia for exploration is Remota, an upscale lodge designed by the great Chilean architect Germán del Sol (