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Photograph courtesy Estancia Cristina
In a valley near the Caterina River within Patagonia, ice and snow from the surrounding glaciers converge on the doorstep of Estancia Cristina.
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From National Geographic Traveler's 2011 Stay List, celebrating the most authentic and unique hotels in South America
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Photograph courtesy El Casco Art Hotel
The Nahuel Huapi Lake frames a playful sculpture, one of 475 pieces in El Casco Art Hotel’s impressive Argentine art collection.
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Photograph courtesy Don Enrique Lodge
A guest at Don Enrique Lodge enjoys a moment of quiet solitude along the banks of the Paraíso River.
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Photograph courtesy Don Enrique Lodge
The lush flora of the Paranaense jungle provides an intimate hideaway for Don Enrique Lodge.
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Photograph by Luis Franke
The welcoming buildings at Nibepo Aike reflect typical Patagonian architecture.
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Photograph by Luis Franke
Everyday life carries on at Nibepo Aike. An estancia worker drives sheep toward a beckoning horizon where the Andes Mountains stand sentinel.
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Photograph courtesy Hostal de Su Merced
The high terraces of El Hostal de su Merced, an 18th-century colonial hotel, offer panoramic views of Bolivia's capital city, Sucre.
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Photograph courtesy Estancia Vik José Ignacio
At Uruguay’s Estancia Vik José Igancio, a mud and wood painted chapel is a spiritual haven for peaceful reflection.
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Photograph courtesy Casa Andina Arequipa
Restoration projects in 2008 revealed this delicately painted chapel in Arequipa's Casa Andina Private Collection.
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Photograph courtesy Kapawi Ecolodge
A man from the Achuar community, an indigenous population of the Amazon Basin, demonstrates his hunting technique.
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Photograph courtesy Napo Wildlife Center
Geotourism at its best, the Napo Wildlife Center is 100% owned by the local Anagu Kichwa community, with income going directly towards to preserving their ancestral grounds.
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Photograph courtesy Sacha Lodge
Sacha Lodge’s canopy walk sways 118 feet above Yasuni Natural Park.
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Photograph courtesy Hacienda Zuleta
Built in 1691, Hacienda Zuleta retains the charm of a traditional Spanish colonial home.
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Photograph courtesy Delirio Hotel
Cartagena’s historic colonial skyline forms the backdrop of this modern rooftop deck at the Delirio Hotel.
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Photograph courtesy Tcherassi Hotel and Spa
Original stone walls and exposed brick add historic ambience to the hip Tcherassi Hotel, a 250-year-old restored property in downtown Cartagena.
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Photograph courtesy Explora
The view from Hotel Salto Chico is pure Patagonia.
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Photograph courtesy Alto Atacama Desert Lodge and Spa
Inspired by the ancient building styles of the Altiplano, the adobe architecture of the Alto Atacama Desert Lodge blends in with the angular forms of the surrounding ciiffs.
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Photograph courtesy the Cliffs Preserve
Let the crashing waves of the Pacific lull you to sleep in The Cliffs Preserve private oceanfront villas.
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Photograph courtesy Explora
Kick up some dust in the great Atacama. Hotel de Larache’s expert bilingual guides lead desert horseback tours.
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Photograph courtesy Explora
An oasis in the desert, the Hotel de Larache swimming pool—one of four—provides a tranquil retreat from the day’s adventures.
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Photograph courtesy Explora
The bright and airy Sala de Exploradores at Hotel de Larache inspires a day of endless possibilities.
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Photograph by Luis Hernán Herreros
The gigantic Torres del Paine massif creates an imposing backdrop to EcoCamp’s igloo-style dome accommodations, built on raised platforms so the terrain is impacted as little as possible.
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Photograph courtesy Chalalán Ecolodge
Local guides share ancestral knowledge of plants and animals at Chalalán Ecolodge on the shores of Chalalán Lake in the Bolivian Amazon.
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Photograph by Tuca Reines
Uxua Casa Hotel’s nine independent casas each have a unique style and design. The one-bedroom Casa da Arvores has the look of a kid’s tree house hideaway with comfort for adults.
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Photograph courtesy Uakari Eco Lodge/ Peter Schoen
Encounters with sloths are common at the Uakari Lodge, set within the protected wilds of the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve.
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Photograph courtesy Uakari Eco Lodge
Built with floating timber, the Uakari Lodge was designed to accommodate fluctuating water levels of the Solimões River.
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Photograph courtesy Hotel Villa Bahia
Interior decoration at Hotel Villa Bahia recalls the days of ancient Portuguese navigators.
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Photograph courtesy Santa Teresa Hotel
Natural textiles add a touch of warmth to this Santa Teresa Hotel room, a modern and sophisticated retreat in downtown Rio.
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