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Visit South America’s World Heritage Sites in Style!
A Guide to luxury hotels near World Heritage sites
Patagonia, Chile
Located in the heart of Patagonia, 249 miles north of Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park encompasses 598,000 acres. The park is surrounded by the impressive Paine mountain range Cordillera del Paine. The weather is mild due to its close proximity to the sea, with many sunny days a year. With unusually-shaped mountains, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls, plus unique flora and fauna, Torres del Paine is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. Outstanding features of the park include an astonishingly rugged mountain range of 10,000 feet peaks, and the Cuernos del Paine Horns of Paine reaching 6,890 feet. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978.
Carmelo, Uruguay
Arriving in Carmelo is an inspiring experience. The air is fresh and clear, fragrant with pine and eucalyptus; the climate is temperate year-round and the landscape is dominated by the majestic Rio de la Plata, one of the widest rivers in the world. Adjacent to pristine woodland and expansive savannah, Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay, is several minutes away from the quiet village of Carmelo, and just one hour from the charming town of Colonia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Four Seasons is the perfect base from which to explore this fascinating territory.
Iguazu Grand Hotel Resort & Casino
Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Surrounded by lush gardens, the Iguazu Grand Hotel Resort & Casino is located only 10 minutes away from one of the most breathtaking beauties of the World, Iguazu Falls; declared Natural Heritage of Humankind by UNESCO. The Tancredo Neves bridge, which links our city with the Brazilian one, Foz do Iguaçu, is only 400 mts away. And just a 30-minute drive will get you to Ciudad del Este in Paraguay.
El Calafate, Argentina
The Hosteria Los Notros is located in the extreme south of the Sant Cruz province, the most southern province of Argentina, which takes part of the mythical region known as Patagonia. The vast region, compound in general with the steppe, is full of day dream lakes and rivers, eternal snowed mountains, cliffs and majestic fiords, native woods and spectacular millennial glaciers. Created in 1937 and declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1981, National Park Los Glaciares extends over almost 700,000 hectares of mountains, lakes and forests, including a large section of the Andes, almost covered with ice and snow on the west, and bordered by the Patagonian steppe on the east.
Sofitel Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
The Sofitel Santa Clara is located in the historic heart of Cartagena de Indias. Unmatachable city whose walls and castles - that at remote times were the city´s shields - are now in harmony with colonial balconies, squares and republican buildings, whichare a remembrance of other eras and resulted in being declared by UNESCO in 1984 as "The Historical and Cultural Patrimony of Humankind". An architectonic jewel from the 17th Century with luxury service and human warmth.
Villa Montana Hotel & Spa
Morelia, Mexico
From its secluded hilltop setting, Villa Montana Hotel overlooks majestic Morelia, known as "the aristocrat of Mexico’s colonial cities" and capital of Michoacan State. Morelia’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Artistic Site, is just 10 minutes away and countless excursions are available to fascinating sites nearby. Each of the hotel’s 36 luxurious villa-style suites has its own special character, distinct in design and superb artistic furnishings. Even the cozy fireplaces in each room as well as the enticingly comfortable beds are all different. Authentic colonial style is enhanced with modern luxuries. Statuary and stonework motifs decorate the paths that meander through luxuriant gardens.
Hacienda Puerta Campeche
Campeche, Mexico
In the southeast of Mexico, surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, lies the state of Campeche, where the great Mayan culture once flourished amidst tropical forests. Puerta Campeche, a 17th century colonial building, strategically located in the historical city centre of Campeche, recognized and protected by the international patrimony of the UNESCO, recreates the belle époque of the Mexican southeast. The Hacienda Puerta Campeche’s 15 rooms and suites are full with exquisite details and located in the main 17th century building, all overlooking the amazing swimming pool and the gardens of the hotel.
