Adventure Across Northwest Argentina

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Set in the fashionable and leafy district of Palermo, Legado Mitico is a beautiful boutique hotel within easy reach of the city’s main attractions and restaurants.

Located in a refurbished three-storey townhouse, the hotel draws on the rich historical culture of Argentina. There are 11 rooms each inspired by a famous figure such as tango dancer Carlos Gardel, writer Jorge Luis Borges, and Evita. A warm colour scheme runs throughout the rooms and wooden floors and period antique pieces give them lots of traditional charm.

The cultural theme extends into the communal areas with a small library in the lounge where the more inquisitive guest can read all about the historic figures that inspire the decoration of the room. The library opens out onto a small patio where guests can relax with a drink.

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Located in the prestigious Recoleta neighborhood, the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires seamlessly blends an early-20th-century mansion with a modern high-rise, offering a fusion of contemporary comfort and European-style elegance. Throughout the hotel, from the lavishly decorated rooms to the refined communal areas, there is a distinct sense of luxury and sophistication.

The chic, well-appointed guest rooms ensure the utmost in comfort and privacy, providing a serene space for you to relax and recharge. Perfect for family vacations, the spacious suites offer you ample room, featuring separate areas for sleeping and living to enhance your stay while you’re not out exploring the city and surrounds.

At Michelin-selected Elena, a two-story restaurant inspired by the historic homes of San Telmo, the focus is on dry-aged meats, brasserie fare and charcuterie. Savor some of Argentina’s finest meats and seafood, paired with an exceptional selection of regional wines. Meanwhile, at Nuestro Secreto, outdoor barbecues offer a unique dining experience, turning Buenos Aires’ traditional asado into a social event centered on top-tier grilled meats. End your evening at the equestrian-themed Pony Line bar, where creative cocktails, gourmet burgers and live DJs create a vibrant atmosphere.

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The Alvear Palace Hotel opened its doors in 1932 and has remained one of the city’s most iconic hotels ever since. Located in the exclusive Recoleta neighbourhood, everything about the Alvear is incredibly well thought through with lots of little touches that make it a really special place to stay.

The hotel’s 192 rooms and suites are impeccable designed with a mix of Empire, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. Sumptuous fabrics and elegant furnishing are complimented by decorative arts and paintings by Argentinian artists. The larger lounge suites offer butler service so you can make the most of your stay.

Enjoy sophisticated French cuisine at La Bourgogne, and a decadent afternoon tea in L’Orangerie before sampling an expertly mixed cocktail at the lobby bar, which has long been a meeting place for well-known members of Buenos Aires society. Enjoying a tipple at the rooftop bar is also not to be missed, with its spectacular views over Alvear Avenue.

When you’re not out exploring all that the Argentinean capital has to offer, relax and unwind in the spa, wellness area, fitness centre and rooftop pool with adjoining pool bar.

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The Faena Buenos Aires is a striking design hotel in the waterside neighborhood of Puerto Madero, the brainchild of local empresario Alan Faena and designer Philippe Starck.

The hotel is located in the restored El Porteño building, an enormous silo built in 1902 that produced grain for post-war Europe. The décor encapsulates the grandeur of the belle époque that characterised Buenos Aires at the turn of last century. A red, black and white colour scheme runs through the hotel teamed with exposed brick walls and concrete pillars that hark back to its industrious past.

Rooms and suites are filled with eye catching touches such as hand embroidered throws and filigree mirrors and feature huge windows which look out over Ecological Reserve, the parks, Río de la Plata and the quaysides of Puerto Madero.

Eating and drinking at the Faena is a real treat. Enjoy fine dining at Bistro Sur where the menu is inspired by the finest seasonal Argentinian produce, or opt for something more casual at El Mercado which is inspired by the country’s famous cantinas and the open air markets of Europe. The Library Lounge is an intimate space filled with antique books and crysal chandeliers, while El Cabaret, inspired by the city’s 1920s tango clubs, is where you can catch the award-winning show, Rojo Tango.

The hotel also features a spa, fitness centre and an outdoor pool.

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Like its sister hotel in Buenos Aires, Legado Mitico Salta is a boutique hotel with style, service and culture. Each of the amply sized rooms is themed on a different Argentinean historical figure.

Decoration is a tasteful blend of dark woods, paintings, antique feature pieces and the modern comforts one expects in a luxury boutique hotel.

Service is prompt and friendly and the hotel boasts very pleasant communal areas including a solarium, breakfast bar, patio and a well-stocked library.

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Finca Valentina is a charming, small boutique hotel situated at the foot of the Andes, just outside Salta in Northwest Argentina. A refurbished country house, it maintains the local traditional architecture with the layout, light and comfort of modern living. The main house of the finca offers five standard rooms and a two-room suite. Outside, there’s also a cottage with two independent rooms, each with a private patio. The lounge and the dining room are completed by a fireplace and are pleasant, modern and strewn intermittently with the odd antique or gaucho garb. Hear the quiet preparation of meals from the cook in the kitchen whilst reading a book from the finca’s charming gardens or the outside decked seating area, sometimes shared by the owners’ three lovely labradors. Located in the south-western outskirts of city, you get the peace and splendid views of the Andean countryside as well as being close to the sights of Salta.

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A converted colonial farmhouse set in 290 acres of land, the House of Jasmines is one of the most romantic retreats in all of Argentina. Recently acquired by a French family with great experience in luxury hotels, the lodge was previously owned by Robert Duvall.

Each of the rooms (of which there are just seven) is beautifully decorated with period antiques, four poster beds and other luxurious touches. The lodge also features an excellent restaurant, a pool area and spa.

Located in the valley just a short drive from the capital of Salta, the lodge is an excellent base from which to explore the area.

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A well-equipped and rustically elegant boutique hotel found on the edges of Tilcara town, Las Marias has done well to reflect the wild character of the Jujuy landscape and with all the modern luxuries.

Built in an Adobe design with hues that mirror those of the surrounding countryside, Las Marias’ twelve bedrooms are spacious, luxurious and each has a private terrace with fantastic views.

There’s a good spa and swimming pool to cool off and whilst a buffet breakfast is included in the rates, there’s only a snack bar offering lunch and dinner; otherwise we can recommend and reserve tables for you at some great local restaurants.

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Manantial del Silencio is a charming rustic lodge set in the small town of Purmamarca.

The lodge is located in a truly beautiful spot with stunning views and has nineteen comfortable rooms decorated in a traditional style with period pieces and a pleasant pool area. Each has large windows overlooking the vibrant colours of the gardens and surrounding mountains and a private bathroom.

Unwind on the sun loungers by the pool or in the dappled shade of the garden. For the ultimate pampering, relish one of the many beauty treatments available at the quaint spa and wellness centre which has free access to the hydro-massage tub.

A buffet breakfast is served daily and the award-winning restaurant serves Andean and international dishes created by chef Sergio Latorre.

This elegant hotel is a great spot which to explore the surrounding area, including the stunning hikes around the Cerro de Siete Colores (the ‘Rock of Seven Colours’).

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You’ll find the boutique cabin complex of Los Colorados in the picturesque town of Purmamarca, at the foot of the Cerro de Siete Colores. It is distinguished by an architectural style that is a fusion of Andean with contemporary details. The earthy exterior design and colours blend harmoniously with the surrounding hills and landscape. The structure’s rounded edges and reed roofs follow the irregularities of the palo santo beams.

Your accommodation choices here include one and two bedroom cabins, which feature kitchens, satellite TV and heating. There is also a common area that includes a barbecue and a clay oven. There’s also a solarium where you can truly unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings.

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This is a fairly basic hotel whose simplicity you’ll forgive for its harsh and isolated surroundings, and is a welcome retreat from the desolate Puna desert complete with comfortable beds, private en suite bathrooms, digital TV and central heating.

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Situated at 3,390 metres above sea level, Hosteria El Penon is a comfortable refuge located in the small oasis town of El Penon, from which guests can easily explore the vast, stark, unbelievably beautiful Argentine Puna of Catamarca.

Each of the eight large rooms comes with an en-suite bathroom which use water heated by solar panels. The comfortable lounge features a fireplace and satellite TV. The helpful kitchen can provide box lunches for daily excursions.

The Hosteria de Altura El Penon is your gateway to Laguna Grande, where up to 19,000 flamingos gather in spectacular surroundings and landscapes of towering dunes and the vast pumice stone field Campo de Piedra Pomez.

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The most comfortable option in Cafayate, this is a very pleasant hotel set in wonderful gardens. The hotel is built very much in the colonial style with whitewashed outdoor walls. Inside the communal areas and rooms are traditionally decorated with quality furnishings and antique furniture.

The hotel has a large outdoor pool, a complete spa and beautiful gardens.

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This brand new boutique hotel, part of the 1,360-acre wine estate of La Estancia de Cafayate, sits in the striking and rugged Calchaqui Valley and brings new levels of luxury to this often overlooked area of Argentina.

Synonymous with the Grace brand you can expect a high level of indulgence alongside an active appreciation for local character. The new building constructed of stone and sloping terracotta tiled roofs fits in well with the style of the region. Twelve spacious and well equipped rooms are more contemporary in their outfitting, yet a couple of local handicrafts and artwork are thoughtfully placed here and there.

The estate also comprises of twenty, two-bedroom residential villas, an 18-hole golf course and a large menu of equestrian and wine-focused activities. The spa is quite impressive too, with a hammam, gym, sauna and swimming pool. The signature restaurant, ‘Muse’ by Jonathan Cartwright, is another hotly anticipated addition to Cafayate serving modern European cuisine in the evenings.