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From world-class luxury lodges to charming boutique hotels — handpicked stays across the continent.

Belmond Copacabana Palace ⭐ Featured
Belmond Copacabana Palace LUXURY · ★★★★★ · RIO DE JANEIRO

The Copacabana Palace is Rio's most legendary hotel, a gleaming white Art Deco palace that has graced the Copacabana beachfront si...

Beachfront rooftop pool Cipriani fine dining restaurant Full-service spa Fitness centre Concierge service
$680 /night
📍 Rio de Janeiro
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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel ⭐ Featured
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel LUXURY · ★★★★★ · MACHU PICCHU

Nestled within a cloud forest just minutes from Machu Picchu, the Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel is a collection of whitewashed casitas se...

Cloud forest nature trails Andean botanical spa Gourmet Peruvian restaurant Orchid garden Guided birdwatching
$520 /night
📍 Machu Picchu
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explora Patagonia ⭐ Featured
explora Patagonia LUXURY · ★★★★★ · PATAGONIA

explora Patagonia is one of the world's great wilderness lodges, perched above the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé with a direct v...

All-inclusive rates Unlimited guided excursions Heated indoor pool Spa and massage Gourmet restaurant
$890 /night
📍 Patagonia
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Belmond Sanctuary Lodge ⭐ Featured
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge LUXURY · ★★★★★ · MACHU PICCHU

The only hotel at the gates of Machu Picchu — the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is located metres from the site entrance, giving guest...

Only hotel at Machu Picchu gates Early site access before crowds Gourmet restaurant with mountain views Spa and infinity plunge pools Guided Machu Picchu excursions
$720 /night
📍 Machu Picchu
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Hotel Casa San Agustín ⭐ Featured
Hotel Casa San Agustín LUXURY · ★★★★★ · CARTAGENA

Housed in a lovingly restored 18th-century colonial mansion within the walled city, Casa San Agustín is Cartagena's most intimate...

Three courtyard pools Rooftop terrace bar Colonial architecture Gourmet restaurant Spa treatments
$350 /night
📍 Cartagena
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Awasi Patagonia
Awasi Patagonia LUXURY · ★★★★★ · TORRES DEL PAINE

The most exclusive lodge in Patagonia — just 12 private villas set in a nature reserve adjacent to Torres del Paine National Par...

12 private villas with dedicated guide and 4x4 Bespoke daily excursion programme Puma tracking with expert guides Outstanding restaurant Spa and treatments
$1,200 /night
📍 Torres del Paine
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Treehouse Lodge
Treehouse Lodge BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · AMAZON RAINFOREST

Six extraordinary treehouses built 10–35m above the Amazon forest floor — the only way to sleep in the rainforest canopy. Acce...

Canopy treehouses 10–35m high Only accessible by boat All-inclusive meals and excursions Canopy walkway system Expert naturalist guides
$380 /night
📍 Amazon Rainforest
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Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi
Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · MACHU PICCHU

A warmly decorated boutique hotel in the San Blas neighbourhood — Cusco's most charming district of narrow colonial lanes and ar...

Included buffet breakfast Rooftop terrace with plaza views Colonial building with Andean decor 24-hour concierge Airport and train transfers
$95 /night
📍 Machu Picchu
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EcoCamp Patagonia
EcoCamp Patagonia BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · PATAGONIA

EcoCamp Patagonia pioneered sustainable dome accommodation inside Torres del Paine National Park. Geodesic domes with transparent ...

In-park location with tower views All-inclusive guided excursions Geodesic dome accommodation Restaurant and communal dome Sustainable energy systems
$580 /night
📍 Patagonia
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Singular Patagonia
Singular Patagonia LUXURY · ★★★★★ · PATAGONIA

A converted 1915 cold-storage plant transformed into one of Patagonia's most celebrated hotels. The Singular sits on a private pie...

Industrial heritage architecture Waterfront pier location Spa and heated pool Outstanding restaurant Guided park excursions
$650 /night
📍 Patagonia
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Lago Grey Hotel
Lago Grey Hotel BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · TORRES DEL PAINE

The most dramatically positioned mid-range option in Torres del Paine — a floating hotel complex on Lago Grey, with icebergs fro...

Direct Grey Glacier views from rooms Floating hotel on Lago Grey Grey Glacier boat departure point adjacent Restaurant with iceberg views In-park location
$290 /night
📍 Torres del Paine
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Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica LUXURY · ★★★★★ · AMAZON RAINFOREST

One of the most decorated eco-lodges in the Amazon — a collection of 35 casitas on the Madre de Dios river within the Tambopata ...

35 riverside casitas in national reserve Canopy towers and walkway Giant otter and macaw clay lick All-inclusive with expert guides Conservation and research programmes
$420 /night
📍 Amazon Rainforest
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Tcherassi Hotel & Spa
Tcherassi Hotel & Spa BOUTIQUE · ★★★★★ · CARTAGENA

Colombian fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi's exquisitely curated boutique hotel within the walled city. Six interconnected coloni...

Rooftop pool with old city views Designer interiors by Silvia Tcherassi Restaurant with Caribbean cuisine Spa treatments Concierge and private tours
$420 /night
📍 Cartagena
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Awasi Iguazú
Awasi Iguazú LUXURY · ★★★★★ · IGUAZU FALLS

Awasi Iguazú is an exclusive lodge of just 14 private villas set within a private nature reserve bordering Iguazú National Park....

Private villa with plunge pool Personal guide and 4x4 Private nature reserve access Gourmet restaurant Wildlife spotting walks
$780 /night
📍 Iguazu Falls
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Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara
Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara LUXURY · ★★★★★ · CARTAGENA

A 17th-century convent transformed into Cartagena's grandest hotel — the former cells of Dominican nuns now occupy beautifully a...

Colonial convent architecture Courtyard pool in former convent garden 1621 fine dining restaurant Spa in original vaulted chambers Outdoor terrace bar
$310 /night
📍 Cartagena
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Gran Meliá Iguazú
Gran Meliá Iguazú LUXURY · ★★★★★ · IGUAZU FALLS

The only hotel inside Argentine Iguazú National Park — guests wake to the sound of the falls and can access the park before it ...

Only hotel inside Argentine National Park Pre-opening falls access Infinity pool overlooking jungle Nandutí restaurant with falls view Guided private park excursions
$380 /night
📍 Iguazu Falls
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Finch Bay Eco Hotel
Finch Bay Eco Hotel BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · GALáPAGOS ISLANDS

The Finch Bay Eco Hotel is the only hotel on Santa Cruz Island with direct beach access, and its commitment to ecological sustaina...

Private beach access Eco-certified operations Yacht excursions Organic garden restaurant Naturalist guides
$420 /night
📍 Galápagos Islands
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Hotel das Cataratas — Belmond
Hotel das Cataratas — Belmond LUXURY · ★★★★★ · IGUAZU FALLS

The Brazilian counterpart to early-morning privilege — the only hotel inside the Brazilian Iguaçu National Park. A pink colonia...

Only hotel inside Brazilian National Park Pre-opening waterfall walkway access Colonial architecture and tropical gardens Itaipu restaurant Swimming pool and spa
$450 /night
📍 Iguazu Falls
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Pikaia Lodge
Pikaia Lodge LUXURY · ★★★★★ · GALáPAGOS ISLANDS

The finest land-based hotel in the Galápagos — a design-led lodge on 400 acres of private ranch on Santa Cruz, with wild giant ...

Private yacht for island excursions Wild giant tortoises on property Rooftop infinity pool Bespoke My Galápagos itinerary Expert naturalist guides
$890 /night
📍 Galápagos Islands
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Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires LUXURY · ★★★★★ · BUENOS AIRES

The Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt occupies a magnificent early 20th-century French-style palace in the exclusive Recoleta neighbourhood...

Award-winning wine bar Luxury spa Garden terrace Fine dining restaurant Indoor pool
$480 /night
📍 Buenos Aires
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Scalesia Lodge
Scalesia Lodge BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · GALáPAGOS ISLANDS

An intimate boutique lodge in the highlands of Santa Cruz — set within scalesia forest, the endemic cloud forest of the Galápag...

Giant tortoises freely on property Endemic scalesia forest setting Naturalist guided excursions Restaurant with local ingredients Snorkelling and diving arranged
$340 /night
📍 Galápagos Islands
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Selina Miraflores Lima
Selina Miraflores Lima BUDGET · ★★★

Selina Miraflores is a stylish co-living and co-working hostel in Lima's upscale Miraflores district, perfectly positioned for exp...

Rooftop bar with ocean views Co-working space Private and dorm rooms Restaurant and bar Surf lessons arranged
$45 /night
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Casa Cavia
Casa Cavia BOUTIQUE · ★★★★★ · BUENOS AIRES

One of Buenos Aires' finest boutique hotels — a 1927 mansion in the exclusive Palermo Chico neighbourhood that has been transfor...

6 rooms only — completely personal service La Mérienda bookshop-café-restaurant 1927 mansion architecture Palermo Chico residential neighbourhood Curated book and art collection
$320 /night
📍 Buenos Aires
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Santa Teresa Hotel RJ — MGallery
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ — MGallery BOUTIQUE · ★★★★★ · RIO DE JANEIRO

A legendary bohemian retreat set in a restored 1850s mansion on the hillside cobblestones of Santa Teresa. This MGallery property ...

Rooftop pool with city panorama Espirito Santa restaurant Art gallery throughout Spa and wellness Concierge and tours
$280 /night
📍 Rio de Janeiro
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Mine Hotel Boutique
Mine Hotel Boutique BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · BUENOS AIRES

A charming boutique hotel in the heart of Palermo Soho — the epicentre of Buenos Aires' design, dining, and nightlife scene. Min...

Outdoor pool and terrace Excellent included breakfast Palermo Soho location Warm Argentine service Walking distance to top restaurants
$180 /night
📍 Buenos Aires
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Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro
Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · RIO DE JANEIRO

A design-forward boutique hotel in the hip Botafogo neighbourhood — the neighbourhood where young Cariocas actually live. The ro...

Rooftop pool with Sugarloaf views Rooftop bar and restaurant Fitness centre Metro access 24-hour room service
$165 /night
📍 Rio de Janeiro
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