The best hotels in South America: 2022 Readers' Choice Awards

Home to the world's largest rainforest and over 70 incredible World Heritage Sites across the region, South America is a prime destination for the adrenaline junky craving an unforgettable adventure – enigmatic Incan ruins, Andean peaks, Venezuelan falls, and exotic Amazonian wildlife only give a small taste of what South America has to offer. Meanwhile, the Buenos Aires nightlife, glorious food scene and kaleidoscopic towns are fabulous extra perks. So it comes as no surprise why the region draws in millions of travellers every year, and more so now that the hotels are up and smarter than ever after a two-year hiatus.

Now the chequered flag has come down and the winners are in – spanning six states; Brazil, Chile, Peru with Ecuador, Colombia and Argentina too, here are the very best hotels in South America according to you. Taking first place (after an astounding seven-spot jump from last year) is Colombia's ship-shape Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, with the W Bogota coming a close second.

These are the best hotels in South America, according to the 2022 Readers' Choice Awards. The scores below are percentages representing overall average levels of satisfaction.