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Located on a 250-acre working farm—Fundo Las Escalas—Pata Lodge is surrounded by organic plantations, pastures, and pristine forests, all

Pousada Maravilha is an award-winning boutique retreat located on the main island in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago. This

Located on a private peninsula in the city of Governador Celso Ramos, Ponta dos Ganchos is an adults-only retreat

Amor Arenal lies on the lush lower slope of the Arenal Volcano. The private casitas offer uninterrupted views of the

Las Balsas is a family-owned retreat on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. The property is enclosed in 20

Casa La Cartujita is a family-owned, boutique hotel located in Cartagena’s historic Old Town, within easy reach of the

Hostería Senderos is a charming, gabled guesthouse located within the town of El Chalten. The warm interiors are finished

Inaugurated in 2019, Four Seasons Hotel Sao Paulo is one of the city's newest luxury hotel options.  Located on

Noi Indigo Patagonia hotel is located in the town of Puerto Natales in Chilean Patagonia, 15 minutes from Puerto

El Convento is a boutique hotel located in the heart of La Antigua Guatemala, steps from the Convento Capuchinas

Islas Secas Reserve & Panama Lodge is located on a private archipelago, 20 miles from the nearest port in

Hacienda Alta Gracia is a private retreat in the Talamanca Mountains of southern Costa Rica. Nestled in a hillside

Located in the historic central quarter of Arequipa, Cirqa is a boutique hotel with a strong sense of place.

Casa Bouchon is a boutique hotel located in Chile's Maule Valley. The surrounding estate spans more than 2,200 acres.

Parador Resort & Spa (formerly known as Hotel El Parador) is a family-friendly resort located at the southern end

Located in the beachfront neighborhood of Pocitos in Montevideo, Hyatt Centric Montevideo offers beach views and access to the

The Springs is a family-friendly lodge located on a riverside reserve outside the town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Nayara Tented Camp is located within Arenal Volcano National Park—home to hummingbirds, sloths, and toucans. The camp rests on

Narbona Wine Lodge is a boutique lodge set among vineyards in eastern Uruguay, eight miles northwest of the riverside

La Concordia is a boutique hotel located in Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo. The hotel’s building—constructed in the early

Insolito is a design hotel overlooking Praia Ferradura, an upscale beach neighborhood on the Buzios Peninsula. This part of

Pousada Estrela d’Agua is a 25-room garden-style hotel located on the beach in Trancoso, five minutes by car from

Etnia Pousada is a boutique hotel surrounded by lush Atlantic rainforest. The hotel is a ten-minute walk from both

Caiman Lodge Ecological Refuge is a multifaceted ecotourism enterprise located in Brazil's southern Pantanal. The project is set within

Casa Pestagua is a Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel located in the heart of Cartagena’s Old Town. The house

NOI Blend is a boutique wine lodge located on a 19-century rural estate in the Colchagua Valley, four miles

House of Jasmines is a country hotel surrounded by gardens, pasture, and sunflowers located in Salta, Argentina. This home

Inca Rail Private Train The Inca Rail Private Train offers guests an exclusive, private carriage for the journey to

Inca Rail 360° Train The Inca Rail 360° train is equipped with tall, wide panoramic windows, allowing guests the

Inca Rail First Class Train The Inca Rail First Class Train travels the route to Machu Picchu and back.

Inca Rail Voyager Train The Inca Rail Voyager train travels the route to and from Machu Picchu. The Inca

Los Cerros is a boutique hotel located within the town of El Chalten, near the trailheads for Cerro Torre

Clos Apalta Residence is a four-villa boutique hotel located on a hillside in the Colchagua Valley, not far from the

American Trade Hotel is a boutique hotel located in Panama City’s historic quarter—the Casco Viejo. The property, a five-story

Rio Perdido is a family-owned retreat on a 600-acre private reserve in Costa Rica’s northern volcanic region. The lodge

Tambo del Inka Resort & Spa is located in the town of Urubamba, at the heart of the Sacred

Sofitel Buenos Aires is a full-service hotel located in the heart of the tony Recoleta neighborhood, surrounded by shops,

El Colibri Estancia de Charme (Estancia El Colibri) is a family-owned horse ranch in the rolling sierra outside Cordoba

The Fasano family has a century-long tradition of service and hospitality; hotel creator Rogerio Fasano is also the fourth-generation

Emiliano is Sao Paulo’s pioneering design hotel. Interiors are light and inviting, with original contemporary artworks and museum-quality furnishings

PeruRail Expedition The panoramic windows of the PeruRail Expedition Train allow guests the chance to drink in the scenery

PeruRail Vistadome PeruRail's Vistadome Train is ideal for taking in the Andean and rainforest views on the journey to

PeruRail Sacred Valley The PeruRail Sacred Valley train takes passengers from their Urubamba station to the heart of Machu

Occupying two neighboring homes from the 17th and 18th centuries, Villa Bahia is located in the heart of Salvador’s

The Four Seasons Buenos Aires is located at the edge of the Recoleta neighborhood and the iconic 9 th

Opened in 2018, Emiliano Rio de Janeiro has quickly become one of our favorites: a design-focused boutique hotel with

Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro is the first building in Brazil designed by Philippe Starck. It’s location across Avenida

The Belmond Hiram Bingham Train winds through the Peruvian Highlands from the Cusco area, into the Sacred Valley, and

Luna Salada is located on a low hill, at the edge of the Salar de Uyuni—the world’s largest salt

These custom 25-foot caravans were brought to Uyuni in 2012. They offer unmatched freedom and comfort for visiting the

Parque Futangue is a private nature reserve in northern Chilean Patagonia. The reserve rests at the edge of one

Mari Mari Natural Reserve (formerly known as The Cliffs Reserve) is an all-villa retreat located on the Pacific Coast

Pousada Trijunção is set within the 33,000 hectacres of Brazil's great savannah, the Cerrado. The Cerrado is considered

Casa Legado is a family-owned boutique hotel with 7 unique rooms. The family of owners share a love of

Casa Barichara Boutique is located at the heart of Barichara, widely regarded as one of the most picturesque settlements

Casana Hotel is located on Prea beach, about a 25-minute drive from Jericoacoara, Brazil. Prea beach is one of

Santarena Hotel is perched on a hill between two Pacific Coast beaches. The hotel is part of the Las

Chaa Creek located on the Macal River, in the Maya Mountains of western Belize. This is one of our

Chan Chich Lodge is located within the 30,000-acre Gallon Jug private reserve. The lodge is surrounded by Belize jungle-covered

Victoria House is a boutique beachfront resort on the eastern shore of Ambergris Caye in Belize, a short drive

Florblanca Resort is a boutique hotel located in front of Playa Santa Teresa in the southern Nicoya surf town

Las Terrazas is a beachfront, boutique resort located on the eastern shore of Ambergris Caye. The heart of the

Pacuare Lodge rests on a lush hillside overlooking the Pacuare River, within 25,000 acres of pristine rainforest. Pacuare Lodge

El Silencio Lodge & Spa is located in a 500-acre private cloud forest reserve surrounded by the brilliant green

The Four Seasons Resort at Peninsula Papagayo is Costa Rica’s premier beachfront hotel. Located at the tip of the

Finch Bay Eco Hotel is located in front of the public beach at Punta Estrada, on the southern shore

Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa (also known as Hotel Bidasoa) is located in the upscale Vitacura neighborhood of Santiago, across

Iguana Crossing enjoys a privileged location between a brackish lagoon and a long stretch of beach on the southern

Alaia Hotel is set on a gently sloping hillside, directly in front of Punta Lobos Beach, on Chile's temperate

Nayara Resort (formerly known as Arenal Nayara) is boutique retreat set on a forested hill five miles northwest of

B.O.G. Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the walkable La Cabrera neighborhood, nearthe leafy Parque El Virrey in

Puerto Valle rests within a private forest reserve on the banks of a wide lake in the Parana River,

Four Seasons Bogota is located in the walkable Zona-T / Zona Rosa district, near the city’s best live music

Inaugurated  in 2016, the Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina is Bogota’s finest hotel. Housed in the renovated 1940s mansion

Portillo is South America's oldest and most famous ski destination. Ask North American and European skiers where they'd love to

The newest addition to the Alvear family of hotels, Alvear Icon is a high-rise hotel with clean, modern lines.

For more than a century, the Alvear Palace has been the most desirable address in Buenos Aires. The majestic

Set within the botanical gardens of Parque Historico on the banks of the lazy Daule River, Hotel del Parque

Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is located in the heart of the tony Recoleta neighborhood, surrounded by shops, cafes, galleries,

&Beyond Vira Vira is located on the banks of the Liucura River, 10 miles (25 minutes) east of the Lake

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel rests at the edge of Aguas Calientes town, just across the Vilcanota River from the

Casa de Uco is a boutique wine lodge located in the Uco Valley, near the foothills of the Andes.

Atix Hotel is located in the Zona Sur district of La Paz, Bolivia, close to many of the city's

Cavas Wine Lodge was the first of its kind in the Mendoza region: a luxury hotel set among the

Patagonia Camp is nestled within a private forest reserve, nine miles south of the main entrance of Torres del

El Casco Art Hotel is located on the southern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Bariloche, Argentina. Each of

The 16 Best Hotels in Peru Are you ready to plan your next vacation to Peru? LANDED compiled a

Senda Monteverde is located in Costa Rica's cool central highlands. The hotel is just minutes away from the famous

Located high in the Uvita rainforest of Costa Rica, Kura Design Villas is a couples retreat focused on relaxation

Gaia Hotel and Reserve is an boutique hotel for couples, perched on a forested hilltop in the town of

El Otro Lado is a private retreat on Panama’s Caribbean Coast located within Portobelo National Park, just across the

Hotel Mine Hotel Mine is a cozy boutique hotel located in the heart of the trendy Palermo Soho neighborhood

Casa San Agustin is set within the combined confines of three 17th century homes in the heart of Old

Arenas del Mar is boutique hotel located on a forested hillside above Playitas Beach. Direct beach access is a

El Otro Lado is a private retreat on Panama’s Caribbean Coast located within Portobelo National Park, just across the

Estancia Colome is a wine lodge located in near the high-desert town of Molinos, at roughly 8,000 feet above

Deeply rooted in Quito history, Illa Hotel is located in the 400-year-old San Marcos neighborhood of the Centro Historico.

Estancia Los Potreros is a family-owned, 600-acre ranch is the rolling sierra outside Cordoba city and is one of

KiCHIC is located in front of the beach in the northern Peruvian surf town of Mancora. The “Ki” is

Harmony Hotel Nosara is a family-owned boutique hotel adjacent to Playa Guiones—one of Costa Rica’s best loved surf beaches.

El Albergue is a hidden gem, tucked between an organic farm and the bustling Ollantaytambo’s train station.  Most guests

Mashpi Lodge in Ecuador rests on a ridge at 3,117 feet above sea level, within a 3,000-acre private reserve.

Hidden behind a simple façade, the 17,222-square foot Casa Higueras boutique hotel overlooks the colorful hillsides of Valparaiso and

Jicaro Island Lodge Jicaro (“hee-ka-row”) Island is a private islet in Lake Nicaragua, about 15 minutes by boat from

Matachica is a boutique beachfront resort on the eastern shore of Ambergris Caye and is one of our favorite

Step aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer, the first luxury sleeper train in South America. Outfitted with 16 carriage trains,

Titilaka is one of our favorite lodges: an 18-guestroom retreat on a private peninsula in Lake Titicaca. As a

Located in the Sacred Valley town of Urquillos, Explora Valle Sagrado is one of the top Sacred Valley hotels

Located near the town of Chivay in the heart of the Colca Valley, Belmond Casitas is surrounded by a

Lapa Rios is a boutique rainforest lodge located near the southernmost point of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. The lodge

Gladded Private Island is the creation of Chris Krolow, host of HGTV’s Island Hunters and is our favorite place

Estancia Tipiluike Tipiliuke is nine-room county lodge in northern Argentine Patagonia and is one of our favorite lodges in

Scalesia Lodge Opened in 2015, Scalesia Galapagos Lodge is located on a 40-acre private reserve in the lush southern

Kachi Lodge Kachi Lodge rests on the Uyuni Salt Flats, near Kachi Island and the Tunupa Volcano. The six geodesic

Cristalino Lodge Cristalino Lodge rests within a 28,000-acre private Amazonian rainforest reserve. Guests at the lodge enjoy morning and

Morgan's Rock Morgan’s Rock is one of our favorite beach destinations in Central America: an eco-lux lodge on a

Casa Palopo Casa Palopo is a boutique hotel located in the town of Santa Catarina Palopó, on the northeastern

Reserva do Ibitipoca Reserva do Ibitipoca is set in the lush southern mountains of Brazil's Minas Gerais state, about

Hotel B Hotel B, a Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel, is centered around a restored Belle Époque mansion. Inspired

Hacienda Bambusa Hacienda Bambusa is the private ranch house of artist Santiago Montoya. The 250-acre estate surrounding the main

Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa is a collection of eleven casitas, surrounded by gardens at the edge of the

Isla Palenque Resort is a private island retreat on the Pacific Coast of the Panamanian province of Chiriqui. The

A destination in itself, Estancia Cristina offers a unique opportunity to stay within Los Glaciares National Park. When the

Belmond Hotel Monasterio Belmond Hotel Monasterio is set within a 16th century seminary constructed atop the Inca palace of

Belmond Palacio Nazarenas Set within a former convent built atop Inca walls, the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas sets the standard

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located at the entrance of Machu Picchu. From this

Explora Atacama Explora Atacama is located in the ancient community of Ayllu de Larache, just outside the oasis town

Casa Cairucu Casa Cairucu is just steps away from Paraty Bay, which boasts renowned beaches, emerald rainforests and charming

Belmond Miraflores Park Located near the seaside cliffs, fine dining, and boutiques of Miraflores, the Belmond Miraflores Park is

Casa Grande Casa Grande is a high-rise hotel located in the trendy Calacoto district of La Paz. The minimalist

Located on the shore of the Beagle Channel, Los Cauquenes is Ushuaia’s original luxury hotel. The hotel offers exclusive

Tierra Patagonia Tierra Patagonia is located outside the eastern boundary of Torres del Paine National Park. Outside, the structure

Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa Located outside the oasis town of San Pedro in the Atacama Desert, Tierra Atacama

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is located along the Madre de Dios River, adjacent to the Tambopata National

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion is located along the Madre de Dios River, near the Tambopata National Reserve

Explora Rapa Nui Explora Rapa Nui is located on a private estate, six miles east of the town of

Hotel Sol y Luna Located in the town of Urubamba, near the center of the Sacred Valley, Hotel Sol

Inkaterra La Casona Inkaterra La Casona is a Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel set within a restored 16th-century manor

Where is the Strait of Magellan? The Strait of Magellan (also called the Straits of Magellan or Estrecho de

CASA GANGOTENA Located across from Plaza San Francisco in Quito’s Centro Historico, Casa Gangotena has been Quito’s premier address

FESTIVE SEASON AT GALAPAGOS SAFARI CAMP Searching for the perfect family vacation over the December holidays? Tired of boring

FESTIVE SEASON IN THE GALAPAGOS Searching for the perfect family vacation over the December holidays? Tired of boring beach

HACIENDA LA DANESA  Hacienda La Danesa is a private ranch located in Ecuador’s green coastal region, east of the

THE VINES OF MENDOZA The Vines is a garden-style wine lodge located in the Uco Valley, near the foothills

HOTEL AWA Hotel AWA rests on a 50-acre private estate on the sparkling shore of Lake Llanquihue.  The hotel

THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA The Singular Patagonia is a national treasure. Located on the Ultima Esperanza Sound just outside Puerto

SINGULAR SANTIAGO HOTEL The Singular Santiago hotel is located in the heart of the resurgent Lastarria District, known for

EOLO PATAGONIA EOLO Patagonia’s Spirit is a 17-room Relais & Chateaux lodge tucked into a hillside within Estancia Alice,

AWASI IGUAZU Awasi Iguazu is our favorite hotel in Argentina and is located within a private Atlantic Rainforest reserve

Where to Stay in Belize Known as "The Jewel" by local Belizeans, Belize is one of a kind among

The Best Hotels in Argentina Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world, and the second largest nation

AWASI PATAGONIA Nestled into a forested hillside on a private reserve, Awasi Patagonia is our favorite hotel in Chile

AWASI ATACAMA Located in the ancient oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, Awasi Atacama is an intimate Relais

ESTANCIA VIK RETREAT Estancia Vik is a private retreat set among the coastal pampas of Uruguay, seven miles inland

VIK CHILE RETREAT Vik Chile is the hilltop centerpiece of the 4,500-acre Vik Wine Estate in the Millahue Valley,

PLAYA VIK RETREAT Playa Vik is South America’s most ambitious avant-garde beachfront retreat. The project is a collaboration by

Tucked into a red rock canyon 1.5 miles from the oasis town of San Pedro in Chile's northern desert,

The Nantipa Hotel The Nantipa hotel takes is name from the word for “blue” in the Mangue language, spoken

HOTEL AGUAS CLARAS  In 2016, watercolorist Elizabeth Steinvorth and her daughter Elena Rohrmoser became fascinated with the South Caribbean

The 18 Best Hotels in Chile Have you been thinking about a Chilean vacation? You may be wondering about