AWASI, WHERE TRAVEL MOVES TO ITS OWN TEMPO (Chile)
A collection of three private lodges offering tailor-made, low-impact journeys across South America's most iconic wilds - with new destinations in Brazil and Argentina on the horizon. |
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AWASI, WHERE TRAVEL MOVES TO ITS OWN TEMPO (Chile)
A collection of three private lodges offering tailor-made, low-impact journeys across South America's most iconic wilds - with new destinations in Brazil and Argentina on the horizon. |
Category: Worldwide - Chile - Industry economy
- Exclusive experiences
- Sustainability - What's new?
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on thursday 26 june 2025
Awasi Atacama, Chile | Awasi Patagonia, Chile | Awasi Iguazú, Argentina | Santa Catarina, Brazil (coming soon) | Mendoza, Argentina (coming soon)
In a travel landscape dominated by mass itineraries and standardised experiences, Awasi offers something rare: time, space, and the kind of privacy that reawakens the senses. Founded on the belief that time and space are the ultimate luxuries, Awasi curates private journeys through South America's most extraordinary landscapes for discerning adventurers who value meaning over momentum.
A New Chapter for Awasi
Recently joining the Awasi universe are two remarkable properties that signal a thoughtful evolution for the brand, with full integration into the Awasi portfolio to follow. Each location perfectly reflects the Awasi ethos: places of deep connection to land, culture, and craftsmanship; where time moves differently and the experience is shaped around the individual.
Among them: Cavas Wine Lodge in Mendoza, Argentina, located in the prestigious Agrelo district of the Uco Valley, where high-altitude vineyards produce exceptional Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon beneath the towering Andes. In Brazil, Ponta dos Ganchos is set along a protected stretch of coastline in Santa Catarina, surrounded by Atlantic Forest, and offers a singular escape where Brazil's considered coastal culture meets raw, natural beauty.
These additions mark the next chapter in Awasi's journey—expanding the brand's footprint while remaining true to its core: thoughtful, immersive travel shaped by place and purpose.
A Different Way of Travelling
Awasi does not follow traditional models of hospitality.
There are no fixed itineraries. No group tours. No hurried experiences.
Instead, each guest is paired with a personal guide, a dedicated 4WD vehicle, and the freedom to explore at their own pace, whether across ancient salt flats, glacial plains, or jungle rivers. Every stay is fully bespoke, with no group activities or rigid schedules. The result: immersive, story-rich experiences that unfold in the guest's own rhythm.
A Brand Built on Intention
With just 12 to 14 villas per lodge, Awasi's scale is intentionally intimate. Lodges are constructed using local materials, designed to reflect their natural surroundings, and staffed by those who call the land home. Through local employment, low-impact design, and a profound commitment to cultural preservation, native reforestation, and wildlife protection, the brand has quietly established a new benchmark for ethical, experience-led hospitality in South America.
Whether stargazing beneath the clearest skies or tracking elusive wildlife through pristine wilderness, Awasi invites moments of reflection, discovery, and transformation.
Awasi Atacama | Desert Clarity
Set 2,500 metres above sea level on the edge of the world's driest desert, Awasi Atacama is surrounded by a landscape sculpted by millennia of wind, salt, and sun. Designed to echo pre-Inca forms and materials, its circular suites open onto private patios and outdoor showers. Days are spent exploring lunar valleys and highland villages; nights unfold under impossibly clear skies, with fireside evenings and dinners inspired by Andean ingredients.
Awasi Patagonia | Untamed Stillness
Situated within a private reserve overlooking Torres del Paine, Awasi Patagonia offers a haven of stillness in one of the planet's most untamed regions. Villas are elevated on stilts to minimise environmental impact, providing sweeping views of glaciers, peaks, and vast open plains where guanacos graze and pumas roam.
Guests enjoy complete freedom to explore on foot, horseback, by 4WD, or through wildlife tracking, with itineraries tailored entirely to personal interests. After days of adventure, cosy evenings unfold with candlelit dinners in the property's renowned restaurant, or beside a wood-burning stove and in-room soaking tub.
Awasi Iguazú | Rainforest Rhythms
Nestled deep within the Atlantic rainforest, Awasi Iguazú offers a distinct rhythm, one defined by the sounds of nature, ancient tree canopies, and the distant roar of cascading falls. Just 15 minutes from Iguazú National Park, the lodge lies within a private section of jungle, granting access to a lesser-known world of rare bird habitats, hidden ruins, and emerald-green rivers navigable only by boat.
Its 14 villas are discreetly raised on platforms, preserving the forest floor and blending seamlessly with the subtropical surroundings. Each features a private plunge pool and terrace, while the main lodge serves as the heart of the property, with an open bar and farm-to-table dining showcasing regional ingredients.
For Those Who Travel Differently
Awasi is not palatial in the traditional sense. It offers a tangible kind of freedom-to move at one's own pace, to connect with a place on one's own terms, and to experience the rare satisfaction of time well spent. Whether journeying across lodges or settling in one location, travellers discover the Americas not as outsiders, but as welcomed guests-of the land, its people, and its stories.
No two experiences are the same. Because no two travellers are.
 A collection of three private lodges offering tailor-made, low-impact journeys across South America’s most iconic wilds
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