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Environment
We provide accommodation and services on an exclusive basis and our eco lodge is as environmentally friendly as possible – respecting the fragile ecosystem of the desert. Our ecolodge incorporates local architectural, cultural and natural characteristics. It is privately owned and a lot of thought has been put into creating a truly authentic experience for the guest. Built out of natural and local materials; adobe brick, wood, stone, bamboo, thus allowing the guest to feel closer to the nature. It is our purpose to deliver unique experience whilst exploring the Atacama desert and focus on environmentally low impact travel at the same time. Solar energy is used, to reduce the consumption of electric energy – especially for lightning. Our grounds are fertilized by compost made out of biodegradable waste from the lodge, increasing the productivity of our soils, for producing own vegetables and fruits.
We use ecologically friendly products in our lodge, such as biodegradable detergents, shampoos etc. The waste is separated and biodegradable waste reused as fertilizer in the gardens. The water used on our premises is treated and reused for irrigation of our gardens and plants. We provide our guests with cultural and environmental do’s and don’ts in order to protect the fragile ecosystem of the desert whilst on explorations. Guests are provided with wildlife preservation rules (for example not feeding any of the wild animals seen).
Community
The team consists out of a number of experienced, professionals, who will put their heart and soul into leading you through the remote landscape of the Atacama Desert, taking you to the vast space of the desert, the Altiplano, hidden gorges in the Andes, and the high altitude volcanoes. Living in the extreme beauty of the desert made them fall in love with the nature of this extraordinary place. They are only too pleased to share every bit of knowledge and wealth of experience with our guests.
We employ locals from nearby communities. We only have 4 employees, as maximum capacity is 7 guests, 3 of which are local. Our guests are shown the local markets and shops and are encouraged to shop for handicraft items locally made. Guests receive complete information on historical background of Atacamenian culture and it’s development throughout time, till presence. Staff are trained for their positions, so that we can follow low-impact environmental rules. The lodge is built out of local natural resources; adobe brick, bamboo, wood, river stone are used following the local architectural habits and traditions.
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