The only hotel located within the Brazilian national park, the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas has perhaps one of the most exclusive locations in South America. Belmond guests are the only visitors with access to the falls before and after the official nine-to-five park opening hours. Given that Iguaçu is one of South America’s most visited destinations,…
“Maravilha” means “wonderful” in Portuguese and as soon as you step through the stylish lobby on to the hotel’s deck looking out over the turquoise blue waters of the Baia do Sueste, you will agree that it is aptly named. With a stunning reforested wood design which seamlessly blends into its surroundings, you’ll be in…
This property of 60 spacious ocean facing rooms is the first true luxury resort to be built in the tropical paradise of Angra dos Reis – a favourite bolthole for the Brazilian jet set that, until now, was lacking in quality accommodation. Easily accessible from both Rio and Sao Paulo by either car of helicopter…
Located just outside of the small village of Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this Relais & Chateaux property strikes the perfect balance between the modern comforts of sophisticated design, and a relaxed, homely style. The hotel feels both an organic part of the exuberant surrounding nature and a worthy continuation of the…
Just three hours to the south of Lima, located on the edge of the Paracas National Reserve (an important conservation area for migratory birds and sealions) this Luxury Collection resort has redefined travel on Peru’s southern coast. The hotel is beautifully designed in a modern Mediterranean inspired style with high vaulted ceilings, glass walls, and…
Many hotels in Cusco can rightly claim to encapsulate a part of Cusco’s illustrious history, and indeed it is hard to find a building in the historical centre that has not played some role in the centuries of Inca rule, Spanish invasion or subsequent years of revolution that mark Peru’s history and in which Cusco…
Merging exceptional design in its oversized suites and bungalows, flawless personalised service and an impressive collection of contemporary Uruguayan and international art, Bahia Vik is a truly remarkable property perched in a prime beachfront location on the most coveted point of the Uruguayan riviera. Set amid ten acres of dunes, the hotel faces west over…
Located on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, roughly 30 minutes away from the centre of Bariloche, Villa Beluno is a luxurious family owned property. This is the perfect setting for those seeking peace and tranquillity amidst some of Argentina’s most iconic Patagonian landscapes. A true labour of love, the hotel was originally designed as…
More than just one of the most luxurious resorts in Argentina, Bariloche’s Llao Llao hotel is an icon of Patagonian tourism dating back to the early days of the country’s first national park, the Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, that was created in 1934. Llao Llao opened its doors to the first pioneering visitors just six…
South America’s flagship Four Seasons, this hotel’s classic architecture and palatial surroundings are the epitome of a luxury hotel experience. A US$50 million dollar refurbishment in 2013 took the property to the next level not just in terms of luxurious facilities, fittings and finishes, but also in style, instilling an unmistakable Argentine character throughout, from…
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