This Stunning Outdoor Resort Is the Ultimate Stargazer’s Paradise
Sleep under the stars inside luxury dome pods on the world’s largest salt flat.
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A luxurious new South American resort offers stargazers the ultimate celestial paradise.
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Settled nearly 12,000 feet above sea level on the arid grounds of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni—Earth’s largest salt flat—the Kachi Lodge is host to numerous space-station-like dome pods.
Each is made of metal equilateral triangles that provide structure for a white canvas and a giant clear viewing panel.
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But this is definitely not your average outdoor campsite. Inside the solar power-heated units are amenities and décor worthy of a hotel room, including a private bathroom, plush double bed, central stove, soft beige carpet, and, of course, incredible views of the star-lit sky at night and the sweeping desert landscape during the day.
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There’s no shortage of great treks nearby, either. Patrons can visit a cactus-covered island just 30 feet from the site before pushing onward to the mummified village of Coquesa or venturing to the lower lip of the Tunupa volcano crater.
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If hiking isn’t your thing, the famous archaeological plot of a pre-Columbian city is just over an hour away by vehicle. Alternatively, guests can simply borrow one of the resort’s mountain bikes and cruise the salt flats solo.
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According to Travel and Leisure, all meals, drinks, activities and airport transportation are included in the two-night stay. Prices tart at $1,980 per person.
If stargazing in South America sounds like your thing, visit Kachi Lodge’s website to book your trip now.