Must-see hotels in South America

  • Country House

    Bolivia

    Easily your best bet in town, this welcoming home is 10 minutes west of the plaza, by the basketball court. Lovingly decorated rooms have hot-water…

  • Janela de Márcia

    Santa Catarina

    Brazilian returnee Márcia and her big, hospitable personality run the show at this intimate B&B – don't call it a pousada – hidden away in an upscale…

  • Pousada Sítio dos Tucanos

    Santa Catarina

    About 1.5km past Costa de Dentro, this multilingual German-run pousada sits high up in peaceful farm country, the domain of animal lovers and bird…

  • Casa de Piedra

    Puerto Madryn

    This wonderful B&B shines with warm and attentive service. The artisan owners have thoughtfully crafted every detail, from stone patterns in the walkway…

  • Fundo Los Leones

    Northern Patagonia

    Thoreau would swoon for these tiny shingled cabins looking out on the Pitipalena Fjord. Hosts Mery and Mauricio provide the ultimate retreat on this…

  • El Casco Art Hotel

    Bariloche

    Nestling on a land spur overlooking Lago Nahuel Huapi, this intimate boutique hotel is both for art lovers (the place is decorated with over 500 pieces of…

  • Refugio Agostino Rocca

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This cozy mountain lodge has room for 80 guests, made welcome in eight co-ed dorms. Hot meals are available at extra cost, though guests are welcome to…

  • El Mocambo Hostel

    Salento

    A 15-minute walk south of Salento, this peaceful place is run by hospitable Soledad, a mother figure who makes her guests feel really at home. It's hard…

  • Bonita Lake House

    Bariloche

    With its gorgeous lakefront setting, close to Playa Bonita, this friendly hostel is where international travelers mingle with locals looking for some R&R…

  • Senderos Hostería

    El Chaltén

    This contemporary, corrugated-tin home offers wonderful amenities for trekkers seeking creature comforts. The on-site restaurant serves exquisite gourmet…

  • Pousada Maravilha

    Fernando de Noronha

    The top pousada on a top-end island, Maravilha is a luxurious retreat with just a handful of bungalows perched on a hillside overlooking Bahia Sueste…

  • Pousada Erva Doce

    Bahia

    Squarely in the center of the village on a cobblestone plaza lined with boutiques and cafes, this peaceful guesthouse has spacious, thoughtfully designed…

  • Cosmopolitano

    Santa Cruz

    An oasis of contemporary design in the city center, the Cosmopolitano has just eight spacious rooms arranged on two levels around a central courtyard with…

  • Hotel Puerto Blest

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This small hotel sits on the bank of Lago Nahuel Huapi, at the end of its westernmost arm. Popular both as a romantic retreat and as overnight…

  • Pouso do Chico Rei

    Minas Gerais

    Ouro Prêto's best midrange option, this beautifully preserved 18th-century mansion directly opposite the Carmo church is all charm, with creaky wood…

  • Hotel Territorio

    Puerto Madryn

    Set behind beautiful dunes with ocean views, this 36-room hotel is minimalist chic, with polished concrete, plush modern furniture and an entire whale…

  • La Posada

    Sucre

    This comfortable and classy property has charming, tastefully furnished and comfortable rooms with an appealing colonial ambience and wooden trimmings…

  • Palla Khasa

    Isla del Sol

    About 300m north of Yumani proper, this top choice has beautifully manicured grounds and 14 circular stone bungalows with gas-heated showers, tiled…

  • Hostería La Masía

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Taking the whole Edelweiss thing to the next level, La Masía offers plenty of dark-wood paneling, heavy wooden beams, arched doorways and cast-iron light…

  • Carolina Egg Gasthaus

    Amazon Basin

    Across from Oxapampa's bus station, this is an oasis of pretty wooden cabins and rooms run by descendants of one of the town's original German settlers…

  • Posada Los Juncos

    Bariloche

    Sitting on a tranquil piece of land, surrounded by ancient araucaria pines, this homey, luxurious guesthouse gets pretty much everything right. The…

  • Aldebaran Hotel & Spa

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Picture yourself sitting by a roaring fire in a cozy lounge with rough-hewn stone walls, or stargazing with your sweetie in a hot tub overlooking an…

  • Mama Simona

    Aguas Calientes

    Your best bet for hostel digs, this stylish newcomer in a brand-new building features mixed and female dorms with raw wood furnishings, lockers, attached…

  • Manish Hotel Ecológico

    Amazon Basin

    Escape Pucallpa's dusty thoroughfares in this serene expanse of leafy grounds, dotted with terra-cotta-roofed cabins. For families, taking one of the…

  • La Escondida

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    A small posada (inn) tucked away down by the lakefront. There are just six rooms, all fitted out in fine detail and with decks overlooking the water…

  • CasaSur Charming Hotel

    Santiago

    With extremely helpful staff, lavish cooked breakfasts and personalized service right down to the nameplate welcoming you to your light and airy room,…

  • Hi Patagonia Hostel

    Puerto Madryn

    With wonderful service, this central hostel provides a congenial adventure base. Double-glazed windows ensure your rest, while a grassy backyard and…

  • Bravo Hostel Design

    Rio de Janeiro State

    With a spectacular poolside deck overlooking bobbing boats in the harbor, this gleaming place feels like a cross between a hotel and a hostel, with a mix…

  • La Hostería

    Arequipa

    Worth every sol is this picturesque colonial hotel with a flower-bedecked courtyard, light and quiet rooms (with minibar), carefully chosen antiques, a…

  • Mirador Andino

    Manizales

    Perched on the side of the ridge on the edge of downtown, right next to the cable-car station, this hostel is a superb budget-traveler choice. Rooms are…

  • Ciamat Camp

    Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses

    This Brazilian-Italian operation has half a dozen comfortable wooden chalets and some air-conditioned rooms scattered around its lovely and luxuriant…

  • Pousada Hibisco

    Bahia

    A few blocks off of Trancoso's main drag and set among lush foliage is Pousada Hibisco, which offers chalets for rent and a fun pool and bar area…

  • Coffee Tree Hostel

    Salento

    Coffee Tree well and truly earns its 'boutique hostel' label, with three floors of spacious, well-decorated rooms offering great mountain views alongside…

  • Hotel Aruma

    Arica

    Arica's best-looking hotel is a mixture of cool ambience, modern styling and friendly service. The spacious rooms have a contemporary, relaxed feel and…

  • Casa Hostal El Faro

    Norte Chico

    In a tiny hillside neighborhood about 1.4km northwest of the centre, this welcoming guesthouse has just a handful of rooms and one apartment well-equipped…

  • Periko’s

    Bariloche

    An atmospheric little hostel set up on the hill overlooking Bariloche. Rooms are nicely situated around the kitchen, the social hub of the place, staff…

  • Mbaracayú Eco-lodge

    Paraguay

    The best eco-lodge in Paraguay, this is part of an innovative tourism project combining education, conservation, women's empowerment and tourism. The…

  • Hostel Casa de las Palmas

    Leticia

    Designed with the comfort of backpackers in mind, this friendly hostel consists of a clutch of snug, spotless rooms, with a wonderful pool and garden area…

  • Hostal Doña Esther

    Otavalo

    This small, Dutch-owned colonial-style hotel is cozy, with attractive rooms surrounding a courtyard ornamented with ceramics and ferns. The service is…

  • Pousada Vila Alter

    Alter do Chão

    The pick of the many new pousadas opening around town, the welcoming Vila Alter has a colorful little garden and tidy rooms. The whole feel here is one of…

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