If you like Patagonia and getting in touch with nature, then this article is for you.
Explora Patagonia Hotel, which is located at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park, and which was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is one of the most sophisticated and far-off places of the continent. Its southern and distant location makes it perfect for getting away from routine, going deep into the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia, and living a totally different experience with nature.
Surrounded by wild landscapes and animals such as guanacos, rheas, flamencos, and condors lies one of the most extraordinary hotels of South America, a place where the comfort of a five-star hotel and the essence of Patagonia make an exquisite blend.
The hotel was built in 1993 by the architect Germán del Sol and it is an architectural landmark. It won many design awards, one of which was the Readers’ Travel Awards given by the British Magazine Condé Nast Traveller, which awarded it as one of the best 16 hotels in the world.
Explora’s cuisine also shows the essence of the place. It highlights the native Patagonian flavors and combines them with a sophisticated touch and a superb Chilean wine that make each dish unique.
And when it comes to food, we can’t avoid mentioning one of the most fascinating Explora’s experiences: the lunch at Quincho Explora, located in a tiny valley where native gauchos prepare an exquisite Patagonian lamb (cooked tied to a metal cross or spit) and delicious empanadas.
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What can I do at Explora?
The hotel offers various options and each guest can choose the one that best fits his/her interests. Explora’s activities are divided into three different intensities and the election of one option or another will depend on the capacities and physical condition of each person. Hiking, visiting the Grey Lake glacier and horseback riding along the Park’s paths are the most demanded and easiest alternatives.
For those who want to enjoy the comfort of the hotel, the spa is something not to be missed. The indoor swimming pool and the outdoor Jacuzzi facing the Pehoé Lake and the Torres del Paine are the perfect mix between the purest form of luxury and silence.
Tip:
To arrive to Explora, the best option is to take a plane from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas and then get in the Explora’s van which in five hours will leave you at the door of the hotel.
