Paraguay
Located in an old colonial mansion, this place has personality and is decent value at the budget end of the spectrum, even if it is aging gracefully.
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Central Highlands
One of several low-budget hotels across from Machachi’s Plaza Mayorista, this place has lumpy beds, but the rooms are clean and comfortable enough.
Bolivia
Arranged around a traditional cobbled courtyard that provides a pleasant atmosphere, this place can be found a block off the plaza on the Curva road.
Bolivia
This eight-room guesthouse is just off the plaza on the Curva road and to your right. It’s fairly basic but has a fabulous view over the valley.
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
A rather grubby little place near the market with cramped rooms a few years past their best-before date. OK if you're desperate and/or broke.
Paraguay
Near the bus terminal, this friendly place has dark rooms but is perfectly adequate for a tranquil transit stop if you're on a tight budget.
Paraguay
A fairly decent place to stay in Mariscal Estigarribia if you have an early bus to catch to Bolivia. Handily located next to a supermarket.
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
Private campground with bathrooms and showers. Features large sites (for six to 20 people) and motorhome sites. It's run by Caja Los Andes.
South Coast
The friendly Hotel Vanessa can guarantee hot water, plus clean, comfortable (if a little dated) rooms; some in the back even get sunlight.
Cuzco
In a very central location, this hostel is a bit run-down with sloping floors but it's clean and not too busy. Rooms are on the cold side.
Coastal Patagonia
A solid budget option kept spotless by a vigilant matron, this brick house has 19 small rooms with TVs, ample heat and private bathrooms.
Inland Patagonia
A large cement building with modern but somewhat sterile rooms that come with single beds, TV and a good dose of heat when you need it.
South Coast
Arena Caliente has standard tiled rooms that are in good shape. The best feature is the large courtyard swimming pool and lounge area.
Northern Patagonia
Sites are cramped, but there are tent shelters, bathrooms and hot showers. Enter via the road passing the playground to the water.
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
Free, basic campground at the upper end of the Valle Francés hike, administered by Conaf.
Hostal Brisas del Mediterraneo
Paraguay
Perched on the edge of the lake, it has a nice location. Some rooms are better than others though, so ask to see a selection.
Mendoza
Facing on to Plaza Chile, the aging and unremarkable Hotel Casino offers smallish rooms, only worth a stay in a pinch.
Paraguay
Nacho is the closest thing in town to a 'real' hotel. You get a TV and bathroom with a flushing toilet, at least.
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
Campground administered by Fantástico Sur with deluxe and basic options.
Chiloé
There are basic camping facilities and a refugio at Cole Cole inside Parque Nacional Chiloé.
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
A very popular and free basic campground, administered by Conaf.
Rio de Janeiro
Near the Cardeal Arcoverde metro station, this agency rents apartments in Copacabana and Ipanema.
Asunción
A very bland hospital-type hallway, but it's clean, central and is an acceptable budget option.
Inland Patagonia
Hotel Akatá has meals and internet but little else; its wood-panel rooms are dark and airless.
Asunción
Colorful and cute, with a rustic, colonial style, this place has a great central location.
Camping Nuestra Señora del Valle
Inland Patagonia
Summer-only Camping Nuestra Señora del Valle has showers, hot water and stone grills.
Northern Patagonia
Family-run, with clean rooms. The pastels and lace provide a good dose of kitsch.
Arequipa & Canyon Country
Perfectly fine, if basic, accommodations with 24-hour hot water.
Caracas
Travellers unwilling to brave Caracas right after landing can check in at this seaside lodge in Macuto, a 20min ride east of the airport. Owned by a…
Venezuela
Las Churuatas del Capanaparo is a remote camp that sees few foreign tourists; situated on the southern bank of the Río Capanaparo, 110km south of San…
Caracas
A solid midpriced option in a sleazy part of town, the Gabial is a sparkling, efficient operation, with professional, English-speaking staff. Its 95 cool,…
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