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El Mirador de Guadal

Wilderness
Chilean Patagonia, Chile

Bordering the postcard-ready General Carrera Lake set east of the iconic Carretera Austral highway, El Mirador De Guadal looks out over turquoise waters and distant glaciers. Constructed from local cypres and lenga wood, the restaurant serves Chilean dishes made using organic herbs and vegetables harvested from its own gardens.

Its eight wooden chalets are comfortable and private, each boasting spectacular lake and mountain views from their romantic terrace seating areas. Spacious and widely spaced from one another, the chalets take advantage of the already isolated location of the site and feature living areas and firewood to make for a cosy stay.

Why we like El Mirador de Guadal

Being owner-run, the property operates in a friendly and efficient manner, with a real focus on creating a home-from-home atmosphere. Friendly without being intrusive, the owners offer a genuinely warm welcome that makes the long drive on dirt roads well worth the effort.

Activities

Aside from the nearby fossil hikes and glaciers, the property is close to the world-renowned Marble Caves which are a one of South America’s must-see geological formations. From the lodge, it is also possible to head out on foot to trek alongside River Maqui or through ancient lenga forests in search of petrified sea shells.

Alternatively, saddle up to explore Patagonia on horseback during a trip to an impressive 25-metre waterfall or unwind with some lakeside yoga. Those seeking longer days of adventure can walk on the Exploradores Glacier or travel to the San Rafael Lagoon.

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Lakutaia Lodge is the southernmost hotel in the world, located at Puerto Williams on Navarino Island. The lodge has 24 comfortable rooms as well as a restaurant serving Chilean wines and regional food. The hotel has kayaks, bikes and offers horse riding too as well as many fishing and trekking options. Daily excursions include flights over Cape Horn, walking in Omora Ethno-Botanical Park, sailing in Wulaia Bay Tierra del Fuego and bird watching at Gusano Beach.

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Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa £££££

Chile
Wilderness

Overlooking Lake Sarmiento and the majestic granite towers of Torres del Paine National Park, Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa is a native lenga wood structure that rises discreetly from the earth at the “End of the World”. Subtly weaved in to the encompassing landscape, the property boasts a truly spectacular aromatherapy spa with a heated pool that enjoys panoramic views through glass walls, and features an enormous open plan lounge and Patagonian restaurant that overlooks the same wild landscape through wall-to-wall windows.

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Explora Torres del Paine £££££

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Benefitting from unrivalled views of the looming, snow-capped peaks of the Paine Massif mountain range, Explora Torres del Paine is a sleek base for exploration set amongst an isolated and silent landscape. Its 50 rooms boast a streamlined and simple design so as not to draw attention away from the epic views of the surrounding waterfalls, lakes, rolling valleys and the indescribable Paine Massif mountain range. A warming indoor aromatherapy spa is perched on the edge of a lake in its own building and features a heated pool and sauna as well as four open-air jacuzzis with views to the Paine River.

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