At travelArt, sustainability and social responsibility are at the centre of our corporate values. We are committed to providing high-quality services that not only meet the travel needs of our guests, but also contribute to the preservation of Chile’s unique cultural heritage and natural environment.
In several regions of Chile, we work closely with local and Indigenous communities when visiting sites under their management.
A notable example can be found in northern Chile, where several attractions in and around San Pedro de Atacama are managed by local Indigenous communities
These are managed by the indigenous Socaire community. Their livelihood is also based on livestock farming, traditional agriculture and by-products. The Atacameño community of Socaire is made up of members descended from the traditional families of the Socaire area.
Chaxa lagoon & Salar de Tara:
These sites are in the care of the indigenous Lickan Antay community of Toconao. They are committed to promoting solidarity, responsibility, respect and commitment among their members and to building a new intercultural society that promotes the value of differences and non-discrimination.
Moon valley:
The Moon Valley is administered by the Valle de la Luna Indigenous Association, an association of 6 Atacameño communities.
Aldea de Tulor, Lagoons Baltinache & Tebinquinche:
The ethnic Atacameña community of Coyo looks after this landscape and cultural heritage of the country. The community lies 2,400 metres above sea level and is one of the 24 indigenous communities that belong to the Salar de Atacama basin. They grow traditional crops such as alfalfa, maize, wheat and fruit trees. Livestock farming consists of cattle, goats and, to a lesser extent, pigs, rabbits and chickens. Handicrafts are made from the wool of sheep and llamas.
This lagoon is located in the Atacameña community of Solor.
Local archaeological records show that the community of Solor is home to one of the oldest archaeological sites in the Atacama region. The Ayllu of Solor once served as a place for agricultural production and livestock breeding. The surrounding meadows and the Cejar lagoon were important areas for breeding animals such as lambs, goats and llamas.
Nowadays, the Ayllu of Solor is still a residential and agricultural area where livestock farming is still practised. The practices inherited from the ancestors of the Atacameño continue to characterise the territory and the daily lives of the members of the Ayllu de Solor community.
In the Araucanía Region, the Rutas Ancestrales Araucarias tourism initiative offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the traditions, culture, and daily life of the indigenous Mapuche communities. Guests can enjoy authentic regional cuisine, participate in traditional handicraft workshops, and explore seed-preserving community gardens as well as scenic trails through native forests
The project gained international recognition with the prestigious TO DO Award 2021 in Germany and continues to be recognized as a leading example of community-based and indigenous tourism in Latin America, including recognition at the WTM Latin America Responsible Tourism Awards 2024.
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is renowned not only for its enigmatic Moai statues but also for its spectacular volcanic landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and vibrant Polynesian heritage. Much of the island is protected within Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been managed by the indigenous Mau Henua community since 2018.
Dedicated to safeguarding the island’s unique cultural and natural legacy, Mau Henua plays a vital role in preserving archaeological sites, restoring and protecting the iconic moai, and promoting the traditions, knowledge, and ancestral customs of the Rapa Nui people for future generations.