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See. Portillo ski resort South America's oldest winter resort, known for deep powder and a iconic canary yellow hotel.

Eat. Mercado Central Visit for plenty of restaurants, especially if you're looking for seafood. Ciudad Vieja A great 'sanguchería' for gourmet sandwiches and economical drinks with friends. Galindo A great place to eat typical Chilean dishes like 'pastel de choclo' or 'arrollado huaso'.

Stay. The Singular Santiago Lastarria Hotel↗ Rated among the top hotels in South America by Condé Nast Traveler readers. W Santiago↗ A top hotel in South America, as rated by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 7, 2026

Readers’ Choice Awards: 20 Top Hotels in South America 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in South America, from Buenos Aires to Cartagena.

14 hotels in this story
  • The Singular Santiago Lastarria HotelHotelAn offshoot of a dramatic Patagonia lodge, this new Singular sits in the heart of the city’s lively Lastarria…
  • W SantiagoHotelIn a glass-and-steel tower in the capital’s spotless Las Condes district, the 196-room W (the brand’s first foray into…
  • Elsewhere
  • Alvear Palace HotelHotelBuenos Aires, ArgentinaCommissioned by the physician Rafael de Miero, it opened on 3 September 1932 after a decade of construction and became…
  • The Singular PatagoniaHotelPuerto Natales, ChileThe exposed pipes in brick reception area and the funicular that take you down to the main building feel steampunk…
  • Palácio TangaráHotelRio de Janeiro, BrazilIt rises like a European palace out of the emerald-green Burle Marx park, incongruous perhaps with the sprawl of São…
  • Sofitel Legend Santa Clara CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaBook your luxury suite in Cartagena walled city, near Castle San Felipe de Barajas.
  • Fasano Rio de JaneiroHotelRio de Janeiro, BrazilThe modern antidote to the Copa Palace’s grand hotel glamour, Philippe Starck’s Brazilian debut— which opened in 2007—…
  • Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina BogotáHotelBogotá, ColombiaBogotá, due to its size and constant buzz, can be an intimidating city to visit, but the Four Seasons will make you…
  • Sumaq Machu Picchu HotelHotelAguas Calientes, PeruAguas Calientes, the laidback launching point to Machu Picchu was ripe for a five-star hotel, and Sumaq happily exceeds…
  • Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, LimaHotelLima, PeruA see-and-be-seen spot for luxury travelers who want all the amenities.
  • W BogotaHotelBogotá, ColombiaColombia has been rising through the ranks in terms of destinations in the past decade—and you can always trust W…
  • Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, CuscoHotelCusco, PeruA national historic landmark, this sixteenth-century former seminary just blocks from the city center has "the serenity…
  • Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, CuscoHotelCusco, Peru"This place is a real oasis, especially if you're there during one of Cuzco's many festivals." Across from the…
  • Palacio Duhau, Park Hyatt Buenos AiresHotelBuenos Aires, Argentina
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OutsideJul 30

Inside the Record-Breaking Snow Hitting South America’s Famed Ski Resorts Right Now

The U.S. ski season was a bust, but the Andes are getting hammered right now with their biggest snowstorms in decades. Our Chile-based contributor shares an inside look at the ultimate summer powder chase, and how these legendary resorts offer bucket-list skiing well into October.

9 things in this story
  • El ColoradoSightContamos con más de 2000 equipos de la mejor calidad para tener a tu servicio y que tengas la mejor experiencia en la…
  • La ParvaSightIt is in the middle ridge of the "3 Valleys" resorts that also includes El Colorado and Valle Nevado.
  • Aconcagua Ski ResidencesHotelNew residences offering access to skiable terrain.
  • Las CondesNeighborhoodIt concentrates corporate headquarters, luxury hotels, and high-rise offices in a sleek skyline locals call…
  • VitacuraNeighborhoodIt is one of the most expensive and fashionable areas of Santiago.
  • SkitotalPlaceOffers rentals and resort transfers from Las Condes.
  • Elsewhere
  • Portillo ski resortSightPortillo, ChileSouth America's oldest winter resort, home to an iconic canary yellow hotel.
  • Las LeñasSightMendoza, ArgentinaIconic resort in Argentina with significant snow depth.
  • Nevados de ChillánNeighborhoodChillán, ChileSki resort located about six hours south of Santiago.
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Lonely PlanetJul 15

The 8 destinations pro travelers say ruin all others

Sometimes a life-changing trip is just as damning as it is magnificent, ruining you for any trip you eventually take. These destinations are worth that sacrifice.

15 things in this story
  • Andes MountainsSightHigh mountains for skiing.
  • Laguna del IncaSightCrystal blue lagoon below the high Andes.
  • Maipo ValleyNeighborhoodBirthplace of Chilean wine.
  • Elsewhere
  • GreeceSightAthens, GreeceDestination that ruins all others.
  • MontanaNeighborhoodHelena, United StatesSummer destination for outdoor adventures.
  • YellowstoneSightGardiner, United StatesNational park in Montana.
  • Yasuní National ParkSightCoca, EcuadorAmazonian Ecuador park that brings visitors to tears.
  • Amazonian EcuadorNeighborhoodCoca, EcuadorEco-lodge with spider monkeys and paddle canoes.
  • El Questro StationSightEl Questro, AustraliaWestern Australia station with reds, greens, waterfalls.
  • Kimberley regionNeighborhoodBroome, AustraliaRegion in Western Australia with stark contrasts.
  • Ngorongoro CraterSightArusha, TanzaniaWorld's largest unbroken volcanic caldera with abundant animals.
  • CambodiaSightPhnom Penh, CambodiaAmazing people, food, and culture.
  • SicilyNeighborhoodPalermo, ItalyBeautiful island with kind people and great views.
  • Aegean SeaSightAthens, Greece
  • Tonlé Sap LakeSightPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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MonocleJun 1, 2016

Travel

Get a good night’s rest in Barcelona’s newest openings, feel soothed in Scotland and spoiled in Santiago. Monocle brings you the low-down on the world's most interesting new hotels.

11 things in this story
  • Luciano K HotelHotelArt deco building with mosaic floors and rooftop terrace
  • Elsewhere
  • Casa BonayHotelBarcelona, SpainDesigned as a meeting point for visitors and residents
  • Margot HouseHotelBarcelona, SpainDiscreet boutique hotel with nine rooms
  • Soho HouseHotelBarcelona, SpainSet to open a 57-room hotel along the Gothic Quarter esplanade
  • Killiehuntly FarmhouseHotelKingussie, United KingdomFive stately rooms with soft textiles and wood finishes
  • Casa AgostosHotelSanta Barbara de Nexe, PortugalAttractive holiday rental with three bedrooms
  • The AtlanticHotelByron Bay, AustraliaBohemian vibes with 29 home-styled guest rooms
  • L’Horizon Hotel and SpaHotelPalm Springs, United StatesMid-century modernist bungalows with exposed wooden beams
  • The CulpeperHotelLondon, United KingdomVictorian-era pub with five rooms for stopovers
  • Spitalfields MarketMarketLondon, United KingdomNear the Victorian-era Princess Alice boozer
  • Cotton House Hotel, Autograph CollectionHotelBarcelona, Spain
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