Guayaquil
Housed in a lovingly restored home from the 1920s and hidden down a riverside cobblestone street in Las Peñas, the rooms at Mansion del Rio are handsomely…
Must-see hotels in South America
Puerto Natales
Emanating happy vibes, this hostel has pleasant rooms, with tin-clad cabins around a courtyard with a firepit. Breakfast includes fresh bread, yogurt and…
São Paulo
Designed by Ruy Ohtake, the slice of watermelon–reminiscent Unique is certainly the city’s most architecturally ambitious hotel, as well as a favorite of…
São Luís
Long overdue in the historical center, this bright and well-run hostel is the perfect base for budget travelers. It offers spotless colorful dorms with…
Belo Horizonte
This small and cozy hostel enjoys a dream location on a pedestrianized street in the heart of Savassi. The trio of four- to 10-person dorms (two for women…
Inland Patagonia
Resembling an attractive mountain lodge, this welcoming hostel ups the ante with a Turkish sauna and a fully decked-out kitchen with industrial stoves…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
A cute red adobe building, adorned with flowers, and set up a dirt road from the town center, where the roads seemingly disappear into the hills. Rooms…
Santa Catarina
Siblings Lila and Caio are your hospitality wizard hosts at this eco-forward hostel in the heart of Lagoa. Their childhood home now features solar-heated…
Bogotá
Behind a mauve facade hides La Candelaria's most discerning and upscale choice, an intimate six-room boutique hotel bursting with historic character…
Coastal Patagonia
With a prime location for wildlife watching, this refined inn hosts university marine biologists, student researchers and tourists. Lodging is in a modern…
Lima
With a fairy-tale feel, this lovely five-room Bavarian-style casona has claw-foot tubs, sculpted ironworks, a swimming pool and breathtaking views of the…
Rio de Janeiro State
A welcoming oasis at the edge of Itatiaia town, this combo pousada-campground has pleasant green grounds, a pool, sauna and soccer and basketball…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
A five-minute boat ride or a 30-minute hike from Abrãao brings you to this idyllic hideaway at the end of Abraãozinho beach. Argentine owners Juan and…
Leticia
Leticia's most charming and stylish option, this hotel comprises six cabañas and four rooms surrounding a gorgeous tropical garden. The cabañas are…
Puerto Natales
Taking dormitory living to a new level, this Chilean-Finnish enterprise employs a gorgeous vintage concept with old suitcases, antique tiles and pleated…
Punta Arenas
Playful and modern, this high-concept boutique hotel is run with family warmth. Sly messages are written to be read in mirrors, rooms are simple and chic,…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Unbeatable location at the far eastern end of Abraão's main beach, a panoramic waterfront deck and a bar with free-flowing caipirinhas are the prime…
Bolivia
La Paz feels a world away at this luxurious country retreat, where your toughest decision will be whether to dip in the regular or hydromassage pool…
Ollantaytambo
As locations go, this is one of Ollanta's finest, with riverside garden hammocks and papaya trees. Dorms feature individual bed lights and attached…
Bariloche & the Lake District
On most days here, you'll find gregarious owner Indiana chatting with (predominantly cyclist) guests over ample breakfasts or in the chillout areas,…
Northern Patagonia
Every polished detail of this refurbished settler's barn expresses the loving attention of its Italian and Chilean owners. Rooms sport a lovely, nature…
Chiloé
This equally chic sister hotel of Castro's Palafito hotels, situated on the Lago Cucao, offers the best and most comfortable beds in Cucao, whether you…
Guatapé
Run by an affable Anglo-Colombian couple, this popular small hostel close to the base of Piedra del Peñol is welcoming and comfortable. Some of the…
Puerto Iguazú
Original and peaceful, these 10 two-level rooms, with a great design for family sleeping, climb a hill like a forest staircase and are all equipped with a…
Rio Grande do Sul
Perched above the Vale dos Vinhedos, this cluster of romantic stone houses gives a fantastic view of the valley below. The lodgings mix rustic charm with…
Lake Titicaca
It would be hard to miss the museum-like, arched-window exterior of Taypikala Lago at its prime and singular position near the lake. Handsome rustic…
Ceará
The Dolce Vita is friendly and relaxed. Bungalows are arranged around a garden of palms, flowers and lawns with a beautiful pool at its center. Rooms are…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Ten minutes' walk to the center of Pasto, this hostel is a superb addition to the backpacker scene. Whether you're surveying the city from the lofty…
Búzios
Boasting a seaside perch in the thick of the Rua das Pedras nightlife zone, Búzios' most centrally located hostel offers four- to 13-bed dorms…
Cuzco
A fine addition to San Blas, this hidden treasure sits far off the street, accessed via a long stone tunnel. With only nine rooms, this boutique hotel…
Búzios
With clean white air-conditioned dorms and doubles, comfortable beds, and a dreamy backyard opening directly onto Manguinhos beach, the Search House is…
Salta
An artistic oasis in the heart of Salta. The setting is a 200-year-old house, converted into an art studio and B&B that is a riot of color and imagination…
Minas Gerais
Right in the heart of town, this magnificent re-creation of a colonial-era mansion is one of Brazil’s finest hotels, with first-rate food and service…
North Coast
The best place to stay in Colán. Built from a combination of natural materials, it has an upmarket, Robinson Crusoe feel and hosts cute, pastel-colored…
La Serena
Inside a colonial house and leafy patio sprinkled with pre-Columbian designs and artwork, you'll find a mix of attractively designed rooms, all with comfy…
South Coast
This funky new hostel on the malecón is where the young people hang out. It has a welcoming atmosphere and a TV lounge with swings as seats, plus games…
Gramado
A mostly English-speaking sibling threesome runs this triumphantly lovely pousada just 800m from the main square. Extensive gardens surround the property,…
Norte Grande
A friendly pair of multilingual Italian expats run this hideaway with five rustic-chic rooms. Units are small but well heated, with mountain views through…
Around Medellín
Occupying a privileged place on Parque de la Chinca, Santa Fe's finest hotel oozes character. The spacious rooms are packed with antiques, most of which…
Inland Patagonia
This full-service campground with restaurant-bar, located a few kilometers past the education camp, makes an excellent adventure base. The clean concrete…
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