Conde Nast, one of the world’s most important travel magazines, unveiled the winners of the Readers’ Choice Awards 2023, the ultimate symbol of excellence in the industry, which included nine Chilean resorts.

A total of 15 South American hotels have recently been recognized by Conde Nast’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 as the top resorts in the region. This award, considered one of the oldest and most prestigious in the travel industry, has established itself as the ultimate symbol and recognition of excellence, marking a significant milestone for the South American tourism industry.

Chile led the region with the highest number of award-winning hotels, with nine resorts. The top three national positions are held by The Singular Patagonia, Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa, and the Hotel Casa Real from Viña Santa Rita, ranking fifth, sixth, and seventh, respectively, in the overall classification.

Casa Real is located just 45 minutes from Santiago, is an oasis nestled in a 40-hectare centennial park, recognized as one of the most beautiful and well-preserved in the Central Zone of Chile, designed by the French landscapist Guillermo Renner. With only 16 rooms, it offers an atmosphere of complete privacy and exclusivity, designed to provide the best service to the most discerning guests in a warm and personalized setting.

“This prestigious award is a testament to the exceptional allure of Chile as a tourist destination. Our country is a haven of natural and cultural beauty, where visitors can indulge in a variety of landscapes, activities, and traditions. Hotel Casa Real, along with the other eight awarded hotels in Chile, exemplifies the dedication and commitment of the national tourism industry to provide unique and unforgettable experiences to travelers from around the world,” comments Elena Carretero, Director of Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, and Tourism at Viña Santa Rita.

Nestled in the fertile Maipo Valley, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons, Hotel Casa Real seeks to be a global benchmark for heritage winery hotels. It offers guests an exclusive experience in a place declared a historical monument in 1972, with wine as the central focus.

Adjacent to the hotel is a neo-Gothic chapel, designed by the renowned German architect Teodoro Burchard, mirroring the architectural style of Hotel Casa Real. An integral part of this experience involves savoring lunch at the Doña Paula Restaurant, named in honor of Paula Jaraquemada, who sheltered 120 patriots fighting for Chile’s independence in this very place. Another must-see is a visit to the Andean Museum of the Claro Vial Foundation, housing an impressive collection of approximately 3,000 archaeological and ethnographic pieces from pre-Columbian peoples who inhabited our territory.

To compile this ranking, over 520,000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler submitted responses, rating their travel experiences worldwide, providing a comprehensive insight into the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting.

The awardees and their respective countries have demonstrated that South America is a world-class destination and an ideal choice for travelers seeking luxury and authenticity in the heart of the region.

The complete list of the best resorts in South America:

1.     Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa – Brazil

2.     Mashpi Lodge – Ecuador

3.     Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel – Ecuador

4.     Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paracas – Peru

5.     The Singular Patagonia – Chile

6.     Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa – Chile

7.     Hotel Casa Real de Viña Santa Rita – Chile

8.     White Desert Echo – Antarctica

9.     Tierra Chiloé Adventure and Spa Hotel – Chile

10.  Nayara Hangaroa – Chile

11.  Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort – Argentina

12.  EcoCamp Patagonia – Chile

13.  Nayara Alto Atacama – Chile

14.  Explora Patagonia – Chile

15.  Vik – Chile