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St ays of Distinction
Some properties are remarkable destinations in their own right. They are places that deserve a few days stay to enjoy spectacular settings, unsurpassed service and a touch of luxury. Whether you choose to create an itinerary around the continent’s best hotels, or splash out for one special night, we’ve got a great range of choices for you.
Stays of Distinction
EXPLORA RAPA NUI
EXPLORA PATAGONIA
MONTAÑA MAGICA
All 30 rooms offer ocean views in this classic Explora property. Local seafood and sweet potato add a local flavour to the international menu. (Easter Island, Chile)
Located in the centre of Torres del Paine National Park, Hotel Salto Chico offers stunning views and world class accommodation. Choose from a range of excursions to suit every fitness level in their all inclusive packages.
This magical lodge is set in the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve and will excite your imagination with its unusual design. The perfect place to relax in the midst of the Patagonian forest. Include it on your fly/ drive holiday in the Lakes District. (Lakes District, Chile)
(Torres del Paine N.P., Chile)
AWASI ATACAMA
CASA TURQUESA
PALACIO NAZARENAS
With just eight rooms this lodge offers an intimate experience of the Atacama Desert. Escape the heat of the day with a refreshing dip in the hotel pool. By night, enjoy unrivalled star-gazing over a glass of Chilean wine.
This charming boutique hotel has nine beautifully appointed rooms set in a restored colonial house in the heart of Paraty. A tranquil inner patio contains a garden and swimming pool for guest’s to enjoy. (Paraty, Brazil)
The latest Orient Express hotel in Cuzco is the result of years of restoration work. Luxurious suites blend colonial charm with modern luxury. Guests enjoy exclusive use of Cuzco’s first outdoor heated pool. Why not splurge and book the Orient Express Rio Sagrado in the Sacred Valley and the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu? (Cuzco, Peru)
LAS CASITAS DE COLCA
SOL Y LUNA LODGE
TITILAKA
This luxurious hotel is in the heart of the Colca Canyon. It is one of the world’s deepest & most beautiful canyons. 20 cottages are scattered amongst the hotel grounds offering guests both luxury and privacy. The bathrooms have a glass ceiling so you can stargaze as you soak in the tub! (Colca Canyon, Peru)
Located in the Urubamba Valley, these stunning bungalows are spread between beautifully tended gardens and reflect the Sacred Valley’s cultural heritage in their design and materials. Kayaking, horse riding, mountain biking and cooking classes are just some of the activities on offer. (Sacred Valley, Peru)
Perched on its own private peninsula, and with only 18 lake view rooms, Titilaka offers intimate luxury. Enjoy sunrise and sunset from the overwater deck. Private excursions and delicious Peruvian cuisine complete the experience. (Lake Titicaca, Peru)
(San Pedro de Atacama, Chile)
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LA MIRAGE
CASA GANGOTENA
FINCH BAY ECO HOTEL
Built on the grounds of a 200 year old hacienda, this contemporary resort features 23 exquisitely decorated rooms, an Andean spa and a host of activities to experience the Ecuadorian countryside. (Cotacachi, Ecuador)
A luxury boutique hotel in Quito’s Plaza San Francisco, Casa Gangotena offers 31 rooms and world class dining. This historic mansion is a showcase of antiques and eye-catching style.
This luxury Eco-hotel offers superb comfort in the fabulous Galapagos Islands. All inclusive programs include daily excursions, snorkelling and all meals. (Galapagos Islands, Ecuador)
GALAPAGOS SAFARI CAMP
SAZAGUA
SOFITEL CARTAGENA
A new way to see the Galapagos Islands is to stay in a luxury tented camp with panoramic views from your verandah. Safaris combine land and boat excursions to make the most of Galapagos wildlife. (Galapagos Islands, Ecuador)
Set in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region, Sazagua combines a colonial aesthetic with modern luxury. Ten beautiful suites look out over lush tropical gardens. A tour to the local coffee plantations is a must! (Pereira, Colombia)
Originally built as a convent in 1621, the hotel is now a landmark nestled in the heart of Cartagena. Its 122 rooms offer a perfect blend of vintage style and contemporary comfort.
MIO BUENOS AIRES
LA BAMBA DE ARECO
RINCON DEL SOCORRO
Located in the charming Recoleta district of Buenos Aires, Mio combines state of the art technology and daring design. A highlight is the individually carved bathtubs designed by a local artist. (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Relax in one of the oldest estancias in Argentina, located close to San Antonio de Areco in the heart of the Pampa. Experience the countryside with excursions on horseback or mountain bike. (San Antonio de Areco, Argentina)
Built in classic Spanish estancia style, this former cattle ranch is located in the Ibera Marshlands nature reserve. See the region’s flora and fauna on horseback, by bicycle or by boat. (Ibera Marshlands, Argentina)
(Quito, Ecuador)
(Cartagena, Colombia)
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Stays of Distinction
CASA LAPOSTOLLE
LLAO LLAO HOTEL
MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO
Located 150km south of Santiago, this boutique lodge is the perfect place to enjoy nature with sophistication. Four suites, each equipped with private terrace, are nestled into the forested hillside and provide views of the Clos Apalta vineyards. Quality cuisine and fine wine complete this luxury experience.
Enjoy a bit of pampering in the Argentine Lakes District. Surrounded by the Cerro Lopez and Tronador mountain peaks and the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, the Hotel has a 15-hectare park, including an 18-hole golf course, a marina, beach, solarium, heated indoor and outdoor vanishing edge swimmingpools, Spa and Healthclub with sauna, Fitness Centre and other leisure activities.
This exquisite hotel is the ideal retreat after a magnificent day touring the Machu Picchu Citadel. An intimate 85 cottage luxury hotel in sprawling Andean village style is set in a secluded 12 acres of exquisite beauty. Guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one or two-storey whitewashed casitas. Exclusive services and amenities include an Andean sauna, orchid and nature trails and the Spectacled Bear Project.
(Santa Cruz, Chile)
(Bariloche, Argentina)
(Aguas Calientes, Peru)
COPACABANA PALACE
MASHPI LODGE
NOMADS OF THE SEA
This glamorous Art Deco hotel on Rio’s Copacabana Beach has been welcoming the rich and famous since it opened its doors in 1923. Owned by the Orient Express group, it features luxury suites, some of the finest restaurants in Rio, an attractive swimming pool and luxury beach service.
The spectacularly located Mashpi Jungle Lodge lies within a private reserve protecting Ecuador’s biodiverse Andean cloud forest. This intimate property accommodates a maximum of 44 guests. The lodge was designed as the ideal springboard for exploring the unique world of its reserve. It combines the highest standards of comfort, service, guiding and cuisine that today’s most discerning travellers expect. (Mindo Cloudforest, Ecuador)
Patagonian adventure takes on a new meaning on this state-of-the-art cruise. Guests enjoy the unique opportunity of exploring Patagonia by air, land and water. Specially designed and built in 2006, the Atmosphere has capacity for 28 passengers. On board you will enjoy superb cuisine and Chilean wines. The vessel is equipped with jet boats, kayaks, zodiacs, rafts…and a Bell 407 helicopter to transport guests for land excursions. (Patagonia, Chile)
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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