Rio de Janeiro State
Perched on a steep hill a few blocks from the center, this hotel has a pool and surprisingly good mountain views given its downtown location.
Must-see hotels in South America
Mendoza & the Central Andes
An ordinary business-class hotel facing the central plaza. Rooms vary in size and quality, so best to take a look at several before booking.
Bolivia
Hotel Tayka del Desierto is set in a landscape of stupendous ocher colors near Arbol de Piedra, which is a short drive from Laguna Colorada.
Cuzco
An array of dark but decent doubles sit around an interior courtyard. While it isn't outstanding, it's inexpensive. Service is meh.
Northern Patagonia
Nice, new and well equipped, these cabins with kitchens help you achieve a needed rest, 1km outside town. There's also a sauna and hot tubs.
Chiloé
There are six basic shelters inside Parque Tantauco. Each sleeps only eight people at a time and must be reserved in advance in high season.
Coastal Patagonia
An impeccable yet kitschy family home with friendly hosts. It’s far from the town center but just a 10-minute walk from the bus terminal.
Cañón Del Colca
A very basic homestay in a traditional house in Sibayo. The eager-to-please owners can rustle up dinner (S15) and take you trout fishing.
Mendoza & the Central Andes
In summer, free camping is possible at the mini ski resort of Los Puquios. There's no shade or shelter, and it's cold and windy at night.
Minas Gerais
One block uphill from the town square and São Thome's famous cave, this pousada offers bargain-priced apartamentos and a pool.
Amazonas
Large clean rooms, most opening onto breezy corridors, and a convenient location near both parks and opposite a bank and internet cafe.
Amazonas
Conveniently located just three blocks from Porta da Feira, this welcoming, clean option is perfect if you’re catching an early boat.
Northern Patagonia
A good option, this family guesthouse also has a newer cabin on-site that's equipped with a kitchen and cozy bedrooms on the 2nd floor.
Ushuaia
About 10km west of town, en route to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, this campground boasts a lovely setting but minimal facilities.
Córdoba
An excellent location and spacious dorms set in an atmospheric old building make this one of the better hostels in the downtown area.
Elqui Valley
Set in an old adobe casona (mansion), this peaceful hotel offers nice touches such as cane roofs and an outdoor plunge pool.
South Coast
A good deal right in the middle of town, the Plaza offers four floors of bright modern rooms with wood accents and efficient service.
Bolivia
Hostal Las Hermanas is simple, but clean and comfortable, with hot water; it’s on the street that enters the village, on the left.
South Coast
This 2nd-floor place two blocks from the bus station offers clean, if unremarkable, rooms and helpful management. It's a solid base.
Fernando de Noronha
Homey Marazul has smallish but neat rooms in an adapted home, moderate prices and good service, making it an all round solid choice.
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
A handful of well outfitted cabañas (sleeping up to five) are available; make contact through the park's official website.
Northern Patagonia
Conaf operates a sheltered campground at Laguna Chaguay, 67km south of Coyhaique. It has bathrooms and hot showers.
Santa Cruz
This is an atmospheric midrange option with comfortable rooms, an inviting pool and a roof terrace with glorious views of the city.
Minas Gerais
This campground sits 9km below Caparaó summit on the Espírito Santo side of the park. Advance reservations by email are required.
North Coast
Modern, economic and clean, this great little hotel in the center of town offers friendly service and excellent value for your sol.
Cuzco
Good value in a rickety old wood-floored building; all rooms have orthopedic mattresses and the option of heaters; some have views.
Ceará
In the center of Flecheiras, this good budget option has neat, simple well-kept rooms, some of which look straight onto the beach.
North Coast
The best-value place to stay in Otuzco is the centrally located Hostal Los Portales, located two-and-a-half blocks from the plaza.
Amazon Basin
Relax in the clean rooms of this character-rich budget place, or chill out in front of Brazilian soaps in its courtyard snack bar.
Isla del Sol
This peachy and central place on the hillside running into Yumani is a good bet, with clean rooms and friendly, reliable service.
Northern Patagonia
Señora Valeria puts guests at ease in eight snug rooms with lovely beach views and smells of good cooking wafting up the stairs.
Bolivia
Next to the campesino (subsistence farmer) market on the road to the river. This is probably the nicest place in town.
Coastal Patagonia
This renovated waterfront mainstay has nice rooms that are standard but tidy. The restaurant, open evenings only, is passable.
Coastal Patagonia
On the waterfront at the north end of Vélez Sarsfield, this full-service campground has hot showers, laundry and windbreaks.
Bolivia
Accommodation at this remote community-run hostel is in round adobe huts, which have tiled floors, hot water and electricity.
Chalalán Ecolodge Booking Office
La Paz
Booking office for Chalalán Ecolodge in Parque Nacional Madidi in the Amazon Basin.
Northern Patagonia
Located in a sopping rainforest, 15km north of Puerto Puyuhuapi, but the facilities are good, with firepits and hot showers.
Bahia
This comfortable business-style hotel, a stone's throw from the bus station, is a solid bet if you have a layover in Feira.
The Quilotoa Loop
A functional and clean hotel, right near the main plaza, with 12 rooms featuring old-school televisions and tidy bathrooms.
Sur Chico
This clean and friendly family-run hospedaje boasts new, modern bathrooms and is close to several bus companies.
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