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See. Magdalena River Cruise between Cartagena and Barranquilla on the AmaMelodia. La Linterna Visit this traditional printing press and graphic workshop in Cali. Providencia Island Enjoy this budget-friendly tropical destination. Playa Blanca Relax on this budget-friendly beach.

Eat. El Chato Experience the best restaurant in Latin America for 2025 in Bogotá. Celele Taste Colombian Caribbean ingredients at this Cartagena restaurant. Mini-Mal Discover Indigenous ingredients and social change through food in Bogotá. Sambombí Bistró Local Enjoy this Medellín restaurant recognized on the Latin America 50 Best list.

Stay. Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena Stay at this highly-rated hotel in Cartagena. Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogotá Consider this top hotel in Bogotá. W Bogota Check out this W Hotel location in Bogotá.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 7, 2026

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Medellín, Colombia's Eternally Cool City

The beloved Colombian city only gets more exciting with each passing year—here's how to tap into the latest and greatest.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 7

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.

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  • 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 Santiago Lastarria HotelHotelSantiago, ChileAn offshoot of a dramatic Patagonia lodge, this new Singular sits in the heart of the city’s lively Lastarria…
  • 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…
  • W SantiagoHotelSantiago, ChileIn a glass-and-steel tower in the capital’s spotless Las Condes district, the 196-room W (the brand’s first foray into…
  • 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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Condé Nast TravelerSep 29

Where to Eat in Medellín, Colombia: A Local's List

From a no-frills stew shop to sceney concepts that make the most of Colombia's culinary bounty.

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  • BoroRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaInvestigative take on Colombian ingredients in contemporary bistro setting.
  • CeleleRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaExploration of ingredients from the Colombian Caribbean.
  • AhítoRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaElevated take on well-loved dishes from home kitchens.
  • Wake MedellínHotelMedellín, ColombiaNew hotel-slash-restaurant-slash-wellness center.
  • CarmenRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaColombia-first, ingredient-forward fine-dining experience.
  • Bar CarmenRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaOn the list of the World’s 50 Best Bars.
  • Ajiacos y MondongosRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaRenowned for classic Colombian fare like ajiaco chicken soup.
  • Sambombi Bistró LocalRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaOn the list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
  • BaravanRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaWine bar-style spot with one of the city's best wine lists.
  • Campesino CaféRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaSpot for breakfast staples and diving deep into region's brews.
  • 55dBRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaCocktail lounge and listening bar with vinyl collection.
  • IdílicoRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaBeloved fine-dining restaurant creatively refining emblematic dishes.
  • Test Kitchen LabRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaCulinary experience built on investigations into Colombian ingredients.
  • ZombraRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaSustainability-focused menu with familiar flavors from France and India.
  • Plaza Minorista José María VillaMarketMedellín, ColombiaPremier fresh marketplace for native fruits and local eateries.
  • La Esquina de la RicuraRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaEatery within the market serving arepas and catfish soup.
  • GestoRestaurantRionegro, ColombiaIntimate restaurant on chef's own farmland, cultivating ingredients.
  • Don Teo TrailerRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaLaid-back local favorite for 'fast good' with conscious sourcing.
  • Salón CentroTheatreMedellín, ColombiaCasual yet elevated eatery innovating with local ingredients.
  • PersonaMuseumMedellín, ColombiaSpot for drinks by candlelight.
  • El Club del JazzSightMedellín, ColombiaDisfruta de la mejor experiencia de jazz en Medellín en El Club del Jazz.
  • KrudoRestaurantMedellín, Colombia
  • Viches y VinilosRestaurantMedellín, Colombia
  • Chez MiguRestaurantMedellín, Colombia
  • SinparRestaurantMedellín, Colombia
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 7

The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries Worth Traveling For

From converted monasteries to redwood forested reading rooms, the most beautiful libraries are for truly ones for the books.

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 31

19 Cheap Places to Travel: Where Your Dollar Will Take You the Furthest Right Now

These are the countries where your dollar will take you the furthest.

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Lonely PlanetJul 24

The best new hotels in the world

Lonely Planet writer and frequent checker-in-er Rebecca Wallwork shares her picks for the best new hotels in the world for 2026.

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  • The CooperHotelCharleston, United StatesHarborside luxury hotel with coastal design.
  • White ElephantHotelAspen, United StatesContemporary chalet feel with playful flourishes.
  • WildLand Hope LodgeHotelLoch Hope, United KingdomRestored historic hunting lodge in northern Scotland.
  • &BeyondHotelOkavango Delta, BotswanaTwo intimate, minimalist camps in Okavango Delta.
  • Four Seasons CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaModern amenities in Cartagena's artsy Getsemaní neighborhood.
  • GetsemaníNeighborhoodCartagena, ColombiaArtsy neighborhood in Cartagena.
  • ONE | GTHotelGeorge Town, Cayman IslandsLuxury hotel and residential development in George Town.
  • Hotel DaphneHotelHouston Heights, United StatesGuesthouse with bold art and quirky character.
  • HypsiRestaurantHouston Heights, United StatesPays homage to The Heights's private drinking clubs.
  • Hoanib Elephant CampHotelKaokoland, NamibiaTented camp with desert elephants and Himba tribe.
  • WildLand HopeHotelLoch Hope, United KingdomRetreat accommodations on Scotland's northern coast.
  • St. ClementPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomClubby, homey, and chic hotel on the Thames.
  • Café ClementPubLondon, United KingdomAll-day dining with al fresco seating.
  • Bobbi's BarRestaurantLondon, United KingdomMoody atmosphere bar.
  • London EyeSightLondon, United KingdomIconic view from some rooms across the Thames.
  • Delano Miami BeachHotelMiami Beach, United StatesIconic South Beach boutique hotel with minimalist look.
  • HOSHINOYA Nara PrisonHotelNara, JapanTransformed penal facility into a luxury resort.
  • Nara Prison MuseumMuseumNara, JapanExhibits reflect on the realities of imprisonment.
  • SongTeller HotelHotelNashville, United StatesDolly Parton's hotel, a love letter to Nashville.
  • Casa RenoirHotelNoosa, AustraliaIntimate six-villa boutique wellness hotel.
  • Explora’s El CalafateHotelEl Calafate, ArgentinaLodge with stunning views of nature.
  • Perito Moreno GlacierSightEl Calafate, ArgentinaThe Perito Moreno, Francisco Gormaz or Bismarck Glacier is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in…
  • Cormorant at 55 SouthHotelPuerto Williams, ChileSouthernmost hotel for Antarctica Fly Cruise package.
  • Baccarat RomeHotelRome, ItalySecond hotel venture by crystal barware company.
  • 1 Hotel AustinHotelAustin, United States
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Lonely PlanetJul 17

The best tropical vacation destinations on a budget

Plan an excellent tropical escape without spending a fortune at one of these budget-friendly warm-weather destinations.

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  • Providencia IslandSightProvidencia, Colombiaremote Caribbean island with footprint-free golden sand beaches
  • Playa BlancaSightCartagena, Colombiaoffers beach huts, bars, and hammocks for overnight stays
  • Vanua LevuSightSuva, FijiFiji's second-largest island with pristine beaches and waterfalls
  • Gunung RinjaniTrailLombok, Indonesiamulti-day adventure climbing Indonesia's second-highest volcano
  • Pantai MawiSightLombok, Indonesiaworld-class surf breaks in southern Lombok
  • Air Terjun Sindang GilaSightLombok, Indonesiaspectacular waterfalls in Lombok's jungle interior
  • Gili IslandsNeighborhoodLombok, Indonesiafree from motorized transport, includes Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air
  • Zanzibar IslandSightZanzibar City, TanzaniaTanzania's jewel with cinematic coral reefs and soft sand beaches
  • KendwaSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniawidest beach on Zanzibar, swimmable with soft sand
  • PongweSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniacrowd-free coastline with sublime shades of turquoise on east coast
  • JambianiSightZanzibar City, Tanzanialaid-back tropical place on Zanzibar's southeast coast
  • PalawanHotelPuerto Princesa, Philippinesarchipelagic province with islands, waterfalls, caves, and wrecks
  • Green IslandSightCairns, Australiacoral cay near Cairns for reef trips
  • KurandaNeighborhoodCairns, Australianearby village with artsy, hippie markets
  • Rusty'sMarketCairns, Australiamarket filled with tropical fruits
  • Trinity BeachParkCairns, AustraliaIn the 2021 census, Trinity Beach had a population of 6,594 people.
  • BarbadosSightBridgetown, Barbadosaffordable Caribbean destination with public sugar-sand beaches
  • Brownes BeachSightBridgetown, Barbadossnorkel with seahorses, turtles, and rays
  • BathshebaSightBridgetown, Barbadosepic surfing on the wild Atlantic-facing east coast
  • Rainbow ReefSightSuva, Fiji
  • Namena Marine ReserveSightSuva, Fiji
  • Clifton BeachSightCairns, Australia
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 12

The Colombian Chefs Revitalizing the Country's Food Scene

From Bogotà to Cartegena and Medellín, a new generation of Colombians is drawing on tradition—and creating some of the world's best restaurants in the process.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 5

Where to Travel in 2026, According to Your Sign

Japan, Colombia, Mexico, Finland—there's a lot to see in 2026, and your horoscope can tell you which will be the best fit.

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  • Route 66TrailChicago, United Stateslegendary highway for discovery and freedom
  • UluruSightYulara, Australiaspiritually charged, visually breathtaking, culturally profound
  • Chiriquí ProvincePlaceDavid, Panamalush region of mountains, forests, and coastline
  • Northern Chilean PatagoniaPlacePunta Arenas, Chileglacial lakes, volcanic peaks, healing waters
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Atlas ObscuraDec 10, 2025

La Linterna in Cali, Colombia

La Linterna is a traditional printing press/graphic workshop located in the San Antonio neighborhood of Cali. It is not just an old printing press: it is a cultural beacon that resists the digital age with old machines, ink, lead type, rollers, linoleum, engravings, and the soul of several master printers. It was originally a workshop that old printers used for newspapers, street posters, broch…

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 7, 2025

Expect to See These Hotels All Over Your Feed in 2026

From Venice to Kyoto and Costa Rica, it's going to be an unforgettable year for newcomers and familiar faces alike.

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 4, 2025

Colombia Is Home to the Best Restaurant in Latin America in 2025

Plus, the full 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America list.

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  • El ChatoRestaurantNamed best restaurant in Latin America 2025
  • CeleleRestaurantRanked fifth in Latin America 2025
  • LeoRestaurantNew entry at 23 in Latin America 2025
  • AfluenteRestaurantNew entry at 34 in Latin America 2025
  • Humo NegroRestaurantRanked 41 in Latin America 2025
  • OdaRestaurantRanked 76, won Sustainable Restaurant Award
  • ManuelRestaurantRanked 46 in Latin America 2025
  • Sambombí Bistró LocalRestaurantRanked 98 in Latin America 2025
  • KjolleRestaurantRanked second in Latin America 2025
  • MéritoRestaurantRanked fourth in Latin America 2025
  • CosmeRestaurantDescubre COSME Restaurante, un espacio acogedor en Lima que fusiona sabores caseros con técnicas modernas.
  • NelitaRestaurantTo experience our tasting menu, a reservation is required.
  • EvvaiRestaurantModerno, criativo e com raízes italianas: os mesmos atributos que descrevem o Evvai aplicam-se ao seu chef, Luiz…
  • AnaRestaurantNamed One To Watch in Latin America 2025
  • SelmaRestaurantCasual dining spot across the street from El Chato
  • SublimeRestaurantRanked 19 in Latin America 2025
  • DiacáRestaurantRanked 37 in Latin America 2025
  • Mercado 24RestaurantRanked 42 in Latin America 2025
  • Le Bristol ParisHotelA landmark Paris hotel , with good reason: from the sumptuously oversized suites to always-on service, this is the type…
  • NomaRestaurantA meal you won't soon forget The vibe The world's most famous restaurant The crowd Smug, because they got a reservation…
  • Bar RudaRestaurantCasual dining spot that just opened this year
  • Don JulioRestaurantRanked third in Latin America 2025
  • BoragóRestaurantRanked sixth in Latin America 2025
  • QuintonilRestaurantRanked seventh in Latin America 2025
  • TujuRestaurantRanked eighth in Latin America 2025
  • AramiRestaurant2025 opening, ranked 48 in Latin America
  • Demo MagnoliaRestaurant2025 opening, ranked 31 in Latin America
  • CriziaRestaurantRanked 40 in Latin America 2025
  • Fundación IMA NGOPlace
  • Lita wine barRestaurant
  • Mag Market bakeryRestaurant
  • Botanical Garden of BogotáSight
  • Guatemala CityNeighborhood
  • LitaRestaurant
  • Mag MarketMarket
  • Fundación IMAPlace
  • Escuela de Hostelería HofmannPlace
  • NuemaRestaurant
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 10, 2025

Where to Go on Your Next Girls Trip

We asked well-traveled women to share their tried-and-true spots, and ended up with 14 picks from Puerto Rico to Puglia.

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