South Americans sure know a few things about accommodation. After all, they’ve turned the humble siesta into an art form.  The fact is, you’d be hard pressed to find more sleeping options anywhere in the world – beach hammocks, tree-houses, rafts, casas, temple-tops in the jungle, the list goes on.

And while we love to see Latin America the raw and adventurous way, there’s also something rather delicious about doing it in the lap of luxury  – be it the whole trip or a sweet reward at the end. Are you with us?

Then take a look at these five irresistible South American beauties:

InterContinental Hotel Tamanaco Caracas, Venezuela

Located in Las Mercedes - a district as swanky and chic as it sounds - is the InterContinental Hotel Tamanaco Caracas. This area is the shopping epicentre of Venezuela (some say South America), but it’s also the home to many art galleries, top restaurants and all kinds of entertainment options. It also offers a wonderful break from city crowds – a stroll through the nearby tropical gardens and cable car ride up majestic Avila Mountain.

The stunning hotel could hold it’s own in a Miss Universe pageant (evening wear and interview most definitely, but perhaps not quite enough plastic for top marks in swimwear). Aside from the dreamy rooms, you can dine at cosmopolitan restaurants, relax at the bars or have a flutter at the Casino. You can also treat yourself to a Turkish Bath, massage, sauna, cocktail by the exquisite pool or see if anyone’s for tennis.

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Park Tower Hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina

The city known as the Paris of Latin America drips glamour 24/7, but few places do it as literally as the Park Tower Hotel. This luxury abode right in the vibrant heart of the city welcomes you with butler service, two sparkling swimming pools and on-site massage parlours.

You can start your day with a personal trainer session, some yoga or a Turkish Bath. And in the afternoon, you might like to visit the hotel shopping arcade to sample the local wine and jewellery. In the evening you could head downstairs to the brilliant restaurant Le Gourmet or out for dinner and a show at Sabor a Tango.

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Porto Bay Rio Internacional Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

If you’re going all out in Rio, there’s really only one place to do it - Copacabana Beach. And for laid back luxury, ‘Brasil-style’, you’ll want to be parked in a poolside bed overlooking the ocean at the Porto Bay Rio Internacional Rio de Janeiro (pictured).

Of course, a lot of the action takes place on the bleach white sand below. So when the time’s right, saunter down in your designer sunglasses and swimsuit to the hotel’s private beach area and order a cocktail from the waiting staff. Relax…there’s plenty of time for massages and hot tubs later.

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Grand House Hotel Bogota, Colombia

Any residual jet-lag will instantly bubble away in your room or suite jacuzzi at the Grand House Hotel Bogota. Accommodations include large bedrooms with king-size beds, bathrooms, living rooms and terraces. The Bambu restaurant’s amazing Colombian dishes have been developed by internationally renowned Chef Sylvia Gast.

If you can drag yourself away, the property is located very close to the best theatres, galleries, shopping and night life in Bogota.  There are also day tour available to Monserrate, Plaza de Bolivar Plaza, the Candelaria neighborhood, the National Museum and Gold Museum.

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The Belmont House Hotel Montevideo, Uruguay

Picture this….John McEnroe sitting back with a China tea cup and raised pinkie. We’re not sure if the rumour is true, but that’s the affect the dainty Belmont House Hotel Montevideo can have on the most unlikely guest.

Along with the chance to savor the delightful Tea Room and Memories Bar on balmy afternoons and evenings, you can soak up the warm sunshine at the nearby beach or in the magnificent grounds surrounding the pool. The hotel itself is a magical fusion of old and new worlds, and each spacious room is individually designed with two and four poster beds.

Most impressive is the guest list – Three Tenors, Nobel Prize winning author Mario Vargas Llosa and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan for starters. But when a hotel can boast that both Fidel Castro and Hillary Clinton have slipped between their sheets, you just have to take a look for yourself, don’t you?

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