Under the clearest skies in Chile the Ranch Entrance greets you with a promise.
Location: La Huayca, Chile, South America (Located in Desert Just One Hour from the Beaches of Iquique.) View Map
Accommodations: house, 15 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 8.5 Baths (Sleeps 30-40)
Keywords: Ranch
Imagine a place where the desert sky is so crystal clear that you are guaranteed to see a shooting star every 20 minutes.
Imagine a Santa Fe ranch with horses, swimming pools, golf range, nature trails and over a dozen ranch hands all trained and waiting to serve you.
Imagine giving your family and friends a once-in-a-lifetime experience where they not only have fun, but can learn indigenous crafts, explore archeology, go on trail rides, even learn how to operate a bulldozer, all in the world’s most beautiful oasis.
Come experience the ranch “El Renovara” – a magnificent custom crafted Santa-Fe style private ranch of over 50 acres tucked in the world’s driest high desert in Northern Chile. Designed and master-planned by American hotelier Geoffrey Thompson, El Renovara combines 5-star resort quality with authentic western ranch flavor, guaranteed to be peaceful but never boring.
If you have always dreamed of your own exclusive vacation paradise, in a working ranch setting that affords guests the highest in quality, luxury and service while still maintaining your privacy, look no further. El Renovara is the perfect setting for entertaining, executive seminars, family reunions, spiritual retreats, weddings, and of course vacations.
Located just one hour north of Iquique, the famous tourist beach town in Northern Chile, in the high desert at 2000 ft MSL, you’ll enjoy all the serenity and quiet of this 5-star resort ranch, without having to sacrifice comfort or convenience. With the Andes mountains as a backdrop, you’ll wake up each morning to what most describe as a refreshing ambience reminiscent of Scottsdale Arizona and Palm Springs California.
The ranch can comfortably accommodate 24 guests, in the 4 private cabanas each having 6 beds. Each cabana was constructed in original “Santa-Fe style” with high-ceilings, exposed vigas, and thermally improved walls. Although beautifully decorated in the traditional styles of the 1800’s, the cabanas are tricked out with the most modern conveniences. Additionally, the “Premiere Casa” with over 4000 square feet can comfortably sleep 5 additional guests of honor, and includes a 5-star penthouse suite with Jacuzzi bath, gas fireplace, stained glass ceilings, and private terraza. All have luxury bathrooms, private stocked and equipped kitchens, twin terrazas, thermopane windows, and unlimited, picture postcard views of living desert.
Headed by ranch manager Lisa Thompson, like on a cruise ship, the El Renovara staff will greet you and your guests each morning with breakfast cooked to order, and a list of over a dozen activities to select from for the day. Everything is included, and whatever your favorites, you can do over and over again- from riding the world’s most friendly horses, to making pottery, to driving golf balls, to archery. All the activities are ready and waiting for you, with trained staff ready to assist you. Want to be alone? No problem! We’ll leave you alone, and the ranch has over a dozen “quiet places” with benches and reflection areas to serve you and your soul.
In addition to the cabins, El Renovara has over 20 buildings including a stable, a meeting salon for up to 200 people, a commercial kitchen, a swimming pool with waterfall and Jacuzzi, a gymnasium and locker room and much more.
For protection of the environment, the ranch has a no smoking no pets policy. For your security, your bi-lingual staff live in their own space on the ranch property, and are on call 24/7. Think of the service on a cruise, without the ocean.
Space prohibits an exhaustive list of features and amenities, so be sure to ask for a complete Guest Package with brochures, photos, ranch map and more.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Guest Laundry room with high-capacity washers and dryers available 24/7.
- Dryer : Washers and dryer housed in separate laundry building away from guest cabanas to preserve peace and quiet.
- Linens Provided : Twice a day maid service with fresh towels as needed as well.
- Covered Parking : Lighted and secured.
- Gas Fireplace : In Premiere "Host Cabin."
- Wood Stove : Bolivian style double grill/oven combination. In pool enclosure.
- Beds
- King Bed (6)
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (9)
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : In Premiere "Host Cabin."
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Private Pool : With waterfall and jazuzzi.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full kitchen completely equipped in every cabana.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Refrigerator in every cabana.
- Microwave : Microwave provided in every cabana.
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3) : Each cabana has two terrazas and a private deck from the master bedroom.
- Balcony : Included in the Premiere "Host Cabin."
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View : See the Andes Mountains and the Bolivian border from all areas of the ranch.
- Communications
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Other Amenities
- Gymnasium with free weights, treadmill & elliptical; bicycles, double head jumbo showers, vaulted ceilings Santa-Fe style, private walk-out patios, breakfast served to cabins each morning, private party area with pool and waterfall, private commercial kitchen for groups, meeting salon for up to 200 people, camping areas, locker rooms, lakes with fountains, over 50 acres of activities and beautiful desert to explore and enjoy.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Parasailing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Complete activity center allowing guests to make pottery, weave fabric, make candles, in traditional ways with traditional tools. Stable with eight ready-to-ride horses. Nature trail with 10 "reflection stops" to inform about the area and restore the soul. Plus archeological dig with ancient fossils, citrus groves, observatory, archery, miniature golf plus 400 yard driving range, even bulldozer lessons.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Base rate .. $1095/night (3 night minimum) .. $6450/week
Holidays ... $1195/night (3 night minimum) .. $6995/week
Rates based on up to 12 guests. Add $70/night per guest up to 30.
$700 Refundable Security/Cleaning Deposit + 9% bed tax.
Includes daily breakfast, chef, maid service, guides, trainers and horses.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Stunning Private Ranch Retreat on 50 Acres - in Chilean Desert
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose La Huayca
We built this entire ranch here in the high-desert of Northern Chile because the air is pure, the location is isolated yet still close to the beach and the tourist town of Iquique, and because this is an authentic ranch location where horses still roam and shepherds lead their flocks to watering holes.
The Unique Benefits at this house
Enjoy cruise-ship 5-star service Santa Fe style, just without the ocean. All the activities, amenities and 12-member staff of ranch hands are dedicated to serving you and your friends. When you arrive at El Renovara, the ranch is yours. Swim, ride bikes or horses, go on a nature walk, whatever you want to do, it's all included!
Less than 15 minutes from the ranch are these famous natural spring-fed pools of warm water baths. For less than $2 you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of these natural healing minerals.
Owner's Map of La Huayca
Having lived in San Diego, my love for the Santa Fe style ranch was birthed at an early age, reinforced by family homes in Palm Springs and Scottsdale. I always wanted to replicate the style and quality of those places in more remote, authentic location in South America, and today I'm proud to share this precious ranch in this awesome location with our guests. No, you don't have to speak Spanish to come to Northern Chile and enjoy this adventure. Please feel free to contact me with any and all questions. Hundreds of guests from around the world all tell me that El Renovara exceeded their expectations. Let me show you my querido desierto!
Property Photos
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- Under the clearest skies in Chile the Ranch Entrance greets you with a promise. - Tarapaca Vacation Ranch with Horses, Swimming Pools, Golf Range & more!
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- Guest Reception and the entrance to the Meeting Hall, Gym & Locker Rooms. - Tarapaca Vacation Ranch with Horses, Swimming Pools, Golf Range & more!
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- All Guest Cabanas are built in real Santa Fe style w/ modern thermal materials. - Tarapaca Vacation Ranch with Horses, Swimming Pools, Golf Range & more!
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- Each Cabana has multiple Terrazas (patios) w/ amazing views of the stars & sky.
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- High ceilings & recessed lighting surrounds your own fully-equipped Kitchen.
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- Each cabana has three bedrooms & can sleep 6. Twice Daily maid service included!
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- An oasis in the desert, your cabana is surrounded with lush foliage & beauty.
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- Enjoy the ranch's gymnasium w the latest Olympic weights, Elipticals, & machines
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- The “Premiere" Host’s House is over 3500 sq. ft. w/ 2 stories, 3BR, 2BA & more!
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- Decorated w/ Victorian era antiques the "Host's House" has modern conveniences.
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- Gas fireplace and custom stained-glass cieling modeled after Harrahs in London.
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- If you just have to work, enjoy 2 British antique desks w/ cell-Internet plugs.
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- Enjoy sweet orange juice from the ranch’s own trees, or afternoon tea on deck.
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- The pool area features a Bolivian BBQ oven, waterfall, and space to relax.
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- Our modern stable w 8 of the most friendly horses in Chile. Saddle Up!
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- With hiking trails, fountains, archery, golf & more, enjoy all 50 acres!
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #256944
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