A Blooming & Flowering Desert

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime miracle of a blossoming desert. A unique phenomenon only seen in Atacama Desert,  “El Niño” brings unusual amount of rainfall to the world’s driest place and creates a spectacle of colorful flowers. Travelers will spot over 200 types of flowers such as lilies, suspiros, añañucas, and goathorns blossoming in the Atacama’s arid landscape. It is truly a miracle to see a barren desert transforming into a gigantic color field of lovely flowers.

We can not guarantee that “El Niño” takes place every year, yet our firsthand knowledge of Atacama Desert will allow us to notify travelers as early as possible about this golden opportunity. The phenomenon usually occurs between August and September, and may extend into November (mid-Spring). Travelers will observe the desert from best viewing points of Quebrada Honda, on the El Temblador beach near La Serena, or else in Totoral Bajo, Carrizal Bajo, Huasco and Caleta.

Spend the desert vacation in our handpicked hotel Wara , a genuine gem at the foot of a sea of sand dunes. Travelers will stay in a traditional house typical to the Atacama region that is wonderfully rustic and charming. Each cottage is decorated with original wooden furnitures, baskets, and handmade textiles. It also features a terrace and a beautiful garden, where travelers can dine and chat over cocktails in serenity.

Imagine waking up to the fantastic view of resting sand dunes with calming colors and beautiful curves. At night, marvel at the impressive amount of bright stars while conversing with each other over bonfires and candlelight. The award-winning restaurant in Wara will delight travelers with traditional northern Chilean cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients from their own organic garden. Wine experts will help travelers to choose from an impressive collection of premium Chilean wine, which traveler will absolutely enjoy during stargazing.