Trips to Argentina

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Salta’s historic centre, Legado Mítico is a small, characterful boutique hotel that brings a strong sense of place to a stay in northwest Argentina.

Set among the vineyards at the foot of the San Isidro hills, Viñas de Cafayate is a tranquil wine lodge that brings together the beauty of the Calchaquí Valley with the quiet pleasures of rural life.

Just outside the city of Salta, Finca Valentina offers a relaxed, rural base that blends the intimacy of a private home with the simplicity of an estancia. Italian owners Fabrizio and Valentina have created a welcoming space that feels both understated and personal, with whitewashed walls, handwoven textiles, and carefully chosen local details throughout.

Tucked just outside the adobe village of Purmamarca in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, El Manantial del Silencio is a quiet colonial-style retreat framed by cactus-dotted hills and terracotta cliffs.

Set on the edge of Tilcara in Argentina’s remote northwest, Las Marias Boutique Hotel strikes a gentle balance between comfort and context. Built with adobe, stone and local materials, the hotel sits quietly within the high desert landscape of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Set in the vast whiteness of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, Pristine Camps offers an experience that feels almost otherworldly. With only a handful of domed canvas suites, this low-impact camp is designed to immerse you in the surreal beauty of the high-altitude desert while treading lightly on the land.

Once a working cattle ranch, Rincón del Socorro has been thoughtfully restored as a conservation-focused estancia on the edge of the Iberá Wetlands. This is one of Argentina’s finest wildlife destinations — a mosaic of marshes, lagoons and savannah teeming with capybara, caiman, marsh deer and hundreds of bird species — and Rincón del Socorro offers access to it all in serious comfort.

Set on the northern edge of the Iberá Wetlands, Puerto Valle is one of the region’s most refined and comfortable bases — offering effortless access to Argentina’s most important conservation area without sacrificing luxury.

In the heart of Argentina’s celebrated Uco Valley, Casa de Uco is a striking contemporary retreat that reflects the raw beauty of its surroundings. Set within a private 320-hectare vineyard at the foot of the Andes, the hotel offers a rare blend of cutting-edge design, winemaking heritage and immersive nature.

Set against the backdrop of the snow-dusted Andes and surrounded by rolling Malbec vineyards, Cavas Wine Lodge offers an elegant yet grounded base in the heart of Mendoza’s wine country.

Set on a private 20-acre vineyard just outside Mendoza, Entre Cielos blends contemporary design with a strong connection to place. With views of the Andes in one direction and rows of Malbec vines in the other, it’s a luxurious yet grounded base for exploring the Uco Valley’s celebrated wine region.

Tucked at the foot of the Andes in the Uco Valley, The Vines Resort & Spa is one of the most exclusive places to stay in Argentina’s wine country. Set on a working vineyard, the resort combines polished modern architecture with sweeping mountain views and the chance to immerse yourself — quite literally — in the winemaking process.

A boutique gem tucked among the vines of Chacras de Coria, just outside Mendoza city, Finca Adalgisa is a place where time slows down and the comforts are quietly thoughtful. This early 20th-century family estate has been transformed into a charming hideaway surrounded by its own small working vineyard and shady gardens.

Set in the rolling hills of Córdoba’s Sierras Chicas, Estancia Los Potreros is a 6,500-acre working cattle farm that offers a rare glimpse into traditional Argentine country life. Run by the same Anglo-Argentine family for generations, this remote and welcoming estancia offers an experience that is as much about immersion and authenticity as it is about comfort.

A member of Relais & Châteaux, Estancia El Colibrí is an elegant and intimate retreat in the Sierras de Córdoba. Designed in the style of a traditional Argentinian estancia but built in the early 2000s, it blends the romance of gaucho heritage with refined European charm.

One of the oldest colonial estancias in Argentina, La Bamba de Areco combines refined comfort with gaucho heritage just outside San Antonio de Areco. Carefully restored to preserve its traditional character, the property offers a glimpse into Argentina’s rural soul — where horsemen roam the pampas and mealtimes stretch out under the shade of ancient trees.

A peaceful retreat in the heart of the Pampas, Estancia La Bandada offers an unhurried way to experience Argentina’s countryside charm. Less polished than some of its neighbours, it’s all the more appealing for it — a place where the emphasis is on relaxed living, fine food, and the quiet rhythm of rural life.

Set in the heart of Recoleta, one of Buenos Aires’ most elegant neighbourhoods, Algodon Mansion is a stylish retreat that fuses the spirit of Belle Époque architecture with modern luxury. This boutique hotel occupies a stately 1912 residence, meticulously restored to reflect its aristocratic past while offering all the comfort and privacy of a contemporary city bolthole.

A landmark of classic elegance in the heart of Buenos Aires’ Recoleta district, the Alvear Palace is a bastion of Belle Époque grandeur. Originally opened in 1932, its high-ceilinged salons, glittering chandeliers and polished service have long attracted visiting dignitaries, artists, and curious travellers alike.

Hidden behind a discreet doorway in the leafy Recoleta district, Hub Porteño feels more like a refined private residence than a typical hotel. With just eleven individually styled suites and an emphasis on personal service, this boutique retreat offers a calm, polished base in one of Buenos Aires’ most vibrant neighbourhoods.

Legado Mítico is a stylish and characterful boutique hotel set in the vibrant Palermo Soho district of Buenos Aires. Housed in a restored townhouse, it seamlessly blends the elegance of Argentine heritage with contemporary comfort.

Tucked within the vibrant streets of Palermo Soho, Be Jardín Escondido is an intimate seven-room retreat that once served as Francis Ford Coppola’s Buenos Aires home while filming Tetro. Despite its central location, the property offers a sense of calm and privacy behind its leafy courtyard garden, shaded by fig and palm trees.

Set just outside the historic town of San Antonio de Areco, La Bamba de Areco is one of Argentina’s oldest and most elegantly restored estancias. With roots as a 19th-century post house on the Camino Real, the property has been reimagined as a refined country retreat, offering a peaceful bridge between the traditions of gaucho culture and the comforts of understated luxury.

On the northern shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Las Balsas has quietly held its place as one of Patagonia’s most timeless small hotels. With its blue-shuttered façade and privileged lakeside setting, this Relais & Châteaux property balances elegance with a deep connection to the landscape around it — forested hills, glacier-fed waters, and the ever-changing skies of the Lake District.

Standing on a natural promontory between Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Moreno, Llao Llao is the most iconic hotel in Argentine Patagonia — a grand mountain lodge with sweeping views of snow-capped peaks, deep blue waters, and native forest. Built in the 1940s and restored to its former glory, it remains one of South America’s most renowned resorts, with a sense of scale and drama matched by few others.

Set right on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, just a short walk from the centre of Bariloche, Cacique Inacayal offers an easygoing balance of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. While it’s not trying to be a wilderness lodge, its location makes it feel connected to the surrounding landscape — with big lake views, warm wooden interiors, and a laid-back atmosphere that suits both couples and families.

On a quiet stretch of Lake Nahuel Huapi, around 15 minutes from central Bariloche, El Casco Art Hotel offers a distinctive blend of Patagonian landscape and Argentine culture. More than just a lakeside retreat, this is a working art space, with over 400 original pieces by some of the country’s most respected artists integrated throughout the property.

Tucked away on the San Pedro Peninsula, a short drive from Bariloche but a world apart in pace, Aldebarán is a small lakeside hotel that feels more like a private home. With just ten rooms, warm wood interiors, and wide-open views of Lake Nahuel Huapi and the Andes beyond, the hotel offers an intimate, unpretentious base for exploring the northern Lake District.

Bahía Bustamante is a remote coastal estancia on Argentina’s Atlantic shore, where the land meets the sea in a striking blend of wind-blown steppe, fossil-rich cliffs, and wildlife-packed coastline. Once a seaweed-farming village, it has been quietly repurposed into an off-grid lodge — still rugged and elemental, but with just enough comfort to stay a while.

Set on a private section of Patagonia’s remote Valdés Peninsula, Rincón Chico is a working sheep estancia with extraordinary access to one of the richest marine ecosystems in the Southern Hemisphere.

On the southern shore of Lake Argentino, deep within Los Glaciares National Park, Nibepo Aike is a working estancia surrounded by some of Patagonia’s most dramatic scenery — from granite peaks to glacier-fed valleys and open steppe. Originally settled by a Croatian family over a century ago, the estancia continues to raise Hereford cattle and sheep in a landscape that feels almost untouched.

Set in a vast private reserve between El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park, EOLO offers one of the most refined and contemplative stays in Argentine Patagonia.

Tucked away in a remote arm of Lake Argentino and accessible only by boat, Estancia Cristina is one of the most extraordinary and isolated places to stay in Argentine Patagonia.

Set within a private reserve just outside El Chaltén, Explora offers a more remote and considered way to experience one of Argentina’s most iconic trekking regions.

Tucked into a quiet corner of El Chaltén, just a short walk from the main trailheads, Hostería El Puma is a warm and unpretentious base for exploring the Fitz Roy range.

Set on the shores of the Beagle Channel, just outside Ushuaia, Los Cauquenes offers a polished, full-service base at the southernmost edge of the continent. Framed by snowy peaks and cold, clean waters, the hotel combines comfort and access — ideal for travellers looking to explore Tierra del Fuego without sacrificing warmth and ease.

Perched high above Ushuaia on a natural balcony in the Reserva Natural Cerro Alarkén, Arakur combines panoramic views with polished modern comfort. Just fifteen minutes from the port yet surrounded by native lenga forest, the hotel offers a rare blend of elevated luxury and immediate access to Tierra del Fuego’s raw, southern landscape.

Cruceros Australis offers one of the most distinctive and rewarding ways to explore the southernmost reaches of Patagonia. These small expedition vessels sail through the fjords, glaciers, and remote channels of Tierra del Fuego — connecting Punta Arenas and Ushuaia via Cape Horn, with stops in places unreachable by road or trail.