Essence of Chile

Matetic is a boutique organic vineyard located in the San Antonio region of the Casablanca valley. La Casona, the colonial house of the winery, dates back to the early 1900s and features large guestrooms with elegant decorations and private terraces overlooking the gardens and vineyards. There is a restaurant serving Chilean cuisine accompanied by wines from the Matetic's cellar. Included in a stay at Matetic is a daily dinner menu with half a bottle of red or white Corralillo wine and a tour of the wine cellar, with a complimentary tasting of four Ultra Premium wines from the EQ line. Features: 10 rooms, restaurant, small lounge with billard table, outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Television, safe, hairdryer, heating.

The Explora Patagonia has 50 rooms and is considered one of Chile’s most outstanding hotels. The location is simply stunning, looking out over the blue waters of Lake Pehoé and directly at the dramatic Cuernos formation. Designed by Chilean architects to take advantage of its location, the hotel features a band of picture windows that wrap around the full front of the building and large windows in each room. The blonde wood interiors were built entirely from native deciduous beech, as was the handcrafted furniture. Facilities at the hotel include an indoor swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, saunas, massage, satellite television and a small library. Meals are taken in the restaurant, with a buffet breakfast and a fixed menu at lunch and dinner, with a meat and vegetarian option.

Explora Atacama is set just outside San Pedro de Atacama village in the driest desert in the world and offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The hotel's facilities include spacious rooms with jacuzzis and large picture windows, gourmet cuisine and four connected swimming pools. Every evening, one of the bi-lingual guides meets with guests to plan the following day's excursions, including hiking, horse riding and cycling as well as drives into the surrounding desert to explore areas of archaeological, scenic and cultural interest. Stargazing is also possible from the observatory.

The Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel (formerly the Lastarria hotel) is an elegant boutique retreat in central Santiago, surrounded by antique shops, restaurants and some of the city's best galleries and museums. The hotel is located in a 1920s mansion and features refined rooms decorated with traditional wooden furniture. There is a small deli-style restaurant, an elegant lounge and a small walled garden with a terrace and an outdoor pool.Features: 14 rooms, restaurant, lounge-bar, outdoor pool, massage room, Wi-Fi.<br><br>