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Condé Nast TravelerOct 14, 2026

Wildfires Are Sweeping Across Peru’s Cusco Region: What Travelers Should Know

From air quality concerns to exact areas impacted, here's the 411.

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Machu PicchuAttractionfires have not spread to this tourist site
Sacred ValleyNeighborhoodfires occurred in higher mountain areas, away from attractions
El ComercioPlacelocal outlet for staying in the loop
Peru PendientePlaceorganizing monetary donations for relief efforts
Servicio Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre (SERFOR)Placecollecting essential items for relief efforts
CalcaSight
La ConvenciónSight
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Cocalmayo hot springsSightSanta Teresa, Peruclosed due to precautionary road shutdown

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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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Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, CuscoHotelA national historic landmark, this sixteenth-century former seminary just blocks from the city center has "the serenity…
Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, CuscoHotel"This place is a real oasis, especially if you're there during one of Cuzco's many festivals." Across from the…
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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…
Palacio Duhau, Park Hyatt Buenos AiresHotelBuenos Aires, Argentina

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National GeographicAug 26

7 of Latin America's Unmissable Festivals

Music, dance and ancient traditions take centre stage at Latin America’s most spectacular festivals, offering an unforgettable insight into the region’s rich cultural heritage.

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Inti RaymiFestivalModern revival of the Inca Festival of the Sun.
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Belize Chocolate FestivalFestivalPunta Gorda, BelizeThree-day event dedicated to chocolate in the Toledo district.
Noche de los BrujosFestivalCatemaco, MexicoAnnual festival on Cerro Mono Blanco for spiritual cleansing.
Fiesta de la CandelariaFestivalPuno, PeruHonors the Virgin Mary and Pachamama with music and dance.
Tapati Rapa NuiFestivalHanga Roa, ChileCelebrates Polynesian heritage with sport, music, and dance.
Festa de IemanjáFestivalSalvador, BrazilOfferings to Iemanjá, goddess of the sea, on Rio Vermelho beach.
Oruro CarnivalFestivalOruro, Bolivia

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AfarAug 7

These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them

From Bhutan to Peru, luxury hotel companies are increasingly expanding their offerings beyond a single property, designing trips that connect multiple retreats into one itinerary. Luxury hotels have ...

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AndeanHotelCollection of camps and hotels across Peru's south
TinajaniHotelSix-tent camp opened in 2025 in a rust-colored canyon
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AmankoraHotelParo, BhutanCollection of five lodges across Bhutan's five major valleys
WildernessHotelMaun, BotswanaSome journeys change the way you see the world.
Six SensesHotelThimphu, BhutanOpened five lodges in Bhutan in 2018
SongtsamHotelShangri-La, ChinaOrganizes guided itineraries between lodges in Yunnan and Tibet
62°NORDHotelÅlesund, NorwayOffers multi-night itineraries with bikes or electric cars
ShaktiHotelLeh, IndiaEmbraces hut-to-hut hiking with village walks
Mountain Lodges of NepalHotelKathmandu, NepalStrings lodges around Everest, Manang, and Annapurna regions
The MalkaiHotelMuscat, OmanScheduled to launch in 2026 as three distinct camps
Shinta Mani MustangHotelPokhara, NepalPlans to expand with two new retreats in Upper Mustang
andBeyondHotelJohannesburg, South Africa

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

The Gold List 2026: Best Hotels and Resorts

Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

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Inkaterra La CasonaHotelThis hotel is the first Relais & Chateaux hotel in Peru (2010), an exquisite 16th century mansion meticulously…
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Refugia ChiloéHotelRilán Peninsula, ChileTo be immersed in the nature of Chiloé Island, a place many travellers bypass on their way south to Patagonia or north…
UXUA Casa Hotel and SpaHotelTrancoso, BrazilBohemian bolt-hole in Trancoso.
UXUA MaréHotelTrancoso, BrazilUpcycled farmhouses on coastal plot.
Ser CasasandraHotelHolbox, MexicoBarefoot luxury on Holbox island.
Posada AyanaHotelJosé Ignacio, UruguayDreamy bolt-hole for art lovers.
BlissRestaurantJosé Ignacio, UruguayJapanese-inspired fire-fueled kitchen.
Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta MitaHotelPunta Mita, MexicoAll-inclusive, deeply relaxing vibe.
James Turrell’s Ta Khut SkyspaceSightJosé Ignacio, Uruguay

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The GuardianSep 21, 2025

From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world

Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs Eternal Landscapes offers individual and small-group trips to Mongolia, with a focus on supporting local communities. On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the “Middle Gobi”, an area often by…

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Eternal LandscapesPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaOffers trips to Mongolia supporting local communities.
Amba YaaluHotelKandalama, Sri LankaSri Lanka’s first hotel fully managed and staffed by women.
Thema CollectionPlaceKandalama, Sri LankaEco-friendly hotel chain with a focus on women's employment.
Intrepid TravelPlaceMarrakesh, MoroccoOffers South Morocco Discovery adventure.
Masai Clean Cookstoves projectPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaHelps replace traditional stoves with modern models.
Wild FrontiersPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaOffers tailored community-led trips.
Tusheti regionNeighborhoodTbilisi, GeorgiaProtected landscape managed by the Tushetian people.
Nukriani WorkshopsPlaceTbilisi, GeorgiaSupports local communities and traditional crafts.
Village WaysPlaceBhopal, IndiaPioneer in sustainable tourism.
Kanha national parkSightBhopal, IndiaSafari highlight in rural India.
Gap360PlaceAccra, GhanaOffers trips supporting local communities for 18-30 year olds.
Ghana Teaching and Childcare ProjectPlaceAccra, GhanaVolunteers work alongside locals in schools or childcare.
Astungkara WayTrailDenpasar, Indonesia85-mile hiking route across Bali.
Township and VillagePlaceStellenbosch, South AfricaWelcomes visitors into communities in Stellenbosch.
Erdenedalai ExplorerPlaceUlaanbaatar, MongoliaFive-day trip staying with a herding family.
G AdventuresPlaceSerengeti, TanzaniaPuts community tourism at the heart of many itineraries.
Rukha Ayllu projectPlaceHuilloc, PeruHelps families in Huilloc benefit from responsible tourism.
Valencia Travel CuscoPlaceHuilloc, PeruLaunched initiative to improve infrastructure in Huilloc.
Colours of PeruPlaceHuilloc, Peru14-day trip including a visit to the Rukha Ayllu project.
Tree to Waterfall hikeTrailDenpasar, IndonesiaFour-day hike covering 29 miles.
Kayamandi townshipNeighborhoodStellenbosch, South Africa

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