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

Palacio de Sal ⭐ Featured
Palacio de Sal BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · SALAR DE UYUNI

The original and finest salt hotel in the world — built directly on the edge of the Salar de Uyuni with walls, floors, furniture...

Salt-block construction throughout Volcano views from all rooms Stargazing terrace Bolivian restaurant Tour operator on site
$180 /night
📍 Salar de Uyuni
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Capuliyoc Lodge, Cachora ⭐ Featured
Capuliyoc Lodge, Cachora BOUTIQUE · ★★★ · CHOQUEQUIRAO

The most comfortable lodge at the Choquequirao trailhead — a small, family-run property in Cachora village with 12 rooms, a terr...

Apurímac Canyon terrace views Trek logistics arrangement (guides, mules) Pre-dawn breakfast before departure Airport transfer from Cusco Luggage storage during trek
$95 /night
📍 Choquequirao
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Jaguar Ecological Reserve Lodge ⭐ Featured
Jaguar Ecological Reserve Lodge BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · THE PANTANAL

The finest lodge at Porto Jofre — the epicentre of jaguar tourism in the Pantanal. Eight comfortable bungalows on the banks of t...

All-inclusive jaguar safari package Expert naturalist guides Unlimited boat safaris on Rio Cuiabá All meals and open bar 8 riverside bungalows
$380 /night
📍 The Pantanal
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jardines de Uyuni
Jardines de Uyuni BOUTIQUE · ★★★ · SALAR DE UYUNI

The most comfortable mid-range hotel in Uyuni town — a warm and well-run boutique property with 20 rooms arranged around a heate...

Heated courtyard garden Hot showers (24h) Tour agency on site Breakfast included Airport/bus terminal transfers
$75 /night
📍 Salar de Uyuni
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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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Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi
Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · CHOQUEQUIRAO

The best mid-range hotel in Cusco for trekkers heading to Choquequirao — a beautifully converted colonial house in the San Blas ...

Colonial architecture in San Blas Rooftop Cusco views Trekker-friendly luggage storage Breakfast included Concierge for Choquequirao logistics
$120 /night
📍 Choquequirao
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Araras Eco Lodge
Araras Eco Lodge BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · THE PANTANAL

An award-winning eco-lodge on the Transpantaneira road in the northern Pantanal — the best-value all-inclusive option for wildli...

All-inclusive wildlife safaris 50m observation tower Boat and walking safaris Horseback riding Hyacinth macaw resident colony
$220 /night
📍 The Pantanal
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La Casa de Barro, Tilcara
La Casa de Barro, Tilcara BOUTIQUE · ★★★ · SALTA & NORTHWEST ARGENTINA

The most atmospheric place to stay in the Quebrada de Humahuaca — a beautifully crafted adobe (mud brick) guesthouse in Tilcara ...

Adobe construction — traditional Andean style Cactus courtyard garden Mountain views from terrace Breakfast with local produce Walking distance to Pucará ruins
$85 /night
📍 Salta & Northwest Argentina
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Posada del Río, Ciudad Vieja
Posada del Río, Ciudad Vieja BOUTIQUE · ★★★★ · MONTEVIDEO

The most atmospheric boutique hotel in Montevideo's Old City — a converted colonial townhouse on a quiet street in the Ciudad Vi...

Colonial courtyard garden Ciudad Vieja location — walk everywhere Uruguayan artisan textiles throughout Breakfast with medialunas and mate Owner expertise on Montevideo and Uruguay
$95 /night
📍 Montevideo
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El Puesto Lodge, Puerto Río Tranquilo
El Puesto Lodge, Puerto Río Tranquilo BOUTIQUE · ★★★ · CARRETERA AUSTRAL

The best mid-range base for the marble cathedrals section of the Carretera Austral — a simple, warm, and excellently-run lodge i...

Marble cathedral kayak tours arranged Lake General Carrera views Home-cooked Patagonian meals Hot showers (reliable — important on the Carretera) Vehicle mechanical assistance contacts
$120 /night
📍 Carretera Austral
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