El Chaltén
This contemporary, corrugated-tin home offers wonderful amenities for trekkers seeking creature comforts. The on-site restaurant serves exquisite gourmet…
Must-see hotels in South America
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…
Bahia
Squarely in the center of the village on a cobblestone plaza lined with boutiques and cafes, this peaceful guesthouse has spacious, thoughtfully designed…
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…
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…
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…
Sucre
This comfortable and classy property has charming, tastefully furnished and comfortable rooms with an appealing colonial ambience and wooden trimmings…
Goiás
Taman Baru is a romantic retreat with the occasional Balinese touch set inside a forest, located just east of town. The colorful bungalows and gorgeous…
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…
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…
Southern Highlands
A 10-minute walk up and out of town (taxi $1), this large adobe-and-wood hostal is by far the best place to stay. It has comfortable, clean rooms with…
Goiás
This enormous, venerable complex once belonged to a Brazilian ambassador – his collection of antiques and knickknacks from around the world adds a sense…
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…
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…
Bariloche
Sitting on a tranquil piece of land, surrounded by ancient araucaria pines, this homey, luxurious guesthouse gets pretty much everything right. The…
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…
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…
Puerto Madryn
With wonderful service, this central hostel provides a congenial adventure base. Double-glazed windows ensure your rest, while a grassy backyard and…
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…
Santiago
With extremely helpful staff, lavish cooked breakfasts and personalized service right down to the nameplate welcoming you to your light and airy room,…
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…
Arequipa
Worth every sol is this picturesque colonial hotel with a flower-bedecked courtyard, light and quiet rooms (with minibar), carefully chosen antiques, a…
The Gran Chaco
The city’s smartest choice, with various grades of room and slick service. Rooms are excellent for these rates: very spacious, and with a dark, elegant,…
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…
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…
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…
Salento
Coffee Tree well and truly earns its 'boutique hostel' label, with three floors of spacious, well-decorated rooms offering great mountain views alongside…
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…
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…
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…
Paraguay
The best eco-lodge in Paraguay, this is part of an innovative tourism project combining education, conservation, women's empowerment and tourism. The…
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…
Otavalo
This small, Dutch-owned colonial-style hotel is cozy, with attractive rooms surrounding a courtyard ornamented with ceramics and ferns. The service is…
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…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
This super hostel makes a great base. Sturdy, well-spaced bunks in air-conditioned dorms with pretty traditional floor tiles are comfortable, as is a…
Amazonas
From the same people who brought you Tropical Tree Climbing, this cool jungle lodge has appealing wooden rooms, with hammocks on the balconies and a…
Ushuaia
This friendly backpacker hub delivers with a warm atmosphere and helpful staff. The open floor plan and beer on tap are plainly conducive to making…
Buenos Aires
Hidden behind a living wall of greenery is this eco-conscious hideaway. Guest rooms are pristine and relaxing with Jacuzzi baths and a serene ambiance;…
São Paulo
This 1930s mansion, opened in late 2015, holds 14 suites reeking of industrial-chic (exposed brick and beams, unfinished steel and concrete) offset by a…
Guatapé
Painted in psychedelic colors and watched over by motherly Gloria, who makes the hostel live up to its name, this is a tranquil hideaway a 10- to 15…
