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Walking Holidays in South America

Where to go for a walking holiday in South America...

With such a variety of landscapes and vistas, South America has to be one of the best places for walking in the world. Whether it’s retracing the steps of the Incas through the Sacred Valley, exploring the glaciers and forests of Patagonia or scaling the Andes Mountains, there are unforgettable walks across the length and breadth of the continent.

Some of the most famous are definitely the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu and the W Trek in the Torres del Paine National Park, but there are also plenty of opportunities to get off the beaten track and walk some lesser-known routes backed by just as fantastic scenery. In the links below, we have tried to break down some of the walking highlights for each country so please have a read through the below for some more inspiration...

Our Top Five Walking Hotels in Chile:

  1. Hotel AWA - front view

    Hotel AWA

    Hotel Awa is an architectural marvel with breathtaking view of the Osorno volcano from its secluded position on the shoreline of Lake Llanquihue. After 2 ½ years of construction, Awa opened its doors in November 2016 and has become the place to stay for those looking to treat themselves whilst... More...

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  2. Hotel Cumbres Patagonicas - Location

    Cumbres Puerto Varas

    Opened in June 2009, the Cumbres Puerto Varas has really set new standards for the accommodation in and around Puerto Varas. One of the four Cumbres hotels in Chile, hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas is certainly one of the most stylish and upmarket properties with 90 rooms and a whole swathe of... More...

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  3. EcoCamp Patagonia - Location

    EcoCamp Patagonia

    Located on the ridge that overlooks the Hotel las Torres, the ecocamp is a quirky and interesting property to stay in while visiting this stunning park. Each of the domed rooms offers a warm and intimate place to escape from the ravages of the Patagonian weather and the perfect base to use while... More...

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  4. Explora Patagonia - Vista

    Explora Patagonia

    Once the only option in and around the Torres del Paine, the Explora has long led the way in this area as far as views, service, food, accommodation, activities, guiding, facilities…etc, etc goes! Today, however, with the arrival of the Tierra and Awasi properties, the crown has been wobbling a... More...

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  5. Hotel Las Torres - Location

    Hotel Las Torres

    As with the handful of hotels that have the privilege of being inside the National Park, Hotel las Torres has a superb location, right at the foot of the Torres themselves. On top of being inside of the park the Hotel las Torres benefits from being the only hotel to own land inside the park,... More...

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