an outdoor table in the shade, displaying the delicious local food and wine, in the Patios de Cafayate Wine Hotel, in Salta, Argentina.

Old, wooden legged furniture decorating the colourful, antique lobby of the Patios de Cafayate Wine Hotel, in Salta, Argentina.

the large, calm outdoor pool in the gardens of the Patios de Cafayate Wine Hotel, in Salta, Argentina, perfectly reflecting the sunset.

Patios de Cafayate

Argentina

Situated amongst the El Esteco vineyards against the backdrop of the Calchaquí Valleys, Patios de Cafayate is a dazzling wine hotel set in a colonial-style mansion.

Located on the outskirts of Cafayate, this superb hotel offers exquisite service and is wrapped in beautifully manicured gardens and grounds. Blending luxury with heritage, this vineyard retreat is the perfect introduction to North Argentinian culture, cuisine and, most importantly, world-class wines.

The 32 rooms and suites are dotted around the patios referenced in the hotel name. Spacious and sophisticated, they feature traditional décor with dark wooden furniture, rustic ceramic tiles, and artisan rugs. Bathrooms are roomy, rooms overlook the garden or patio, and the suites offer a living room, dressing room and a Jacuzzi.

La Rosa restaurant serves regional dishes with produce fresh from the gardens. As you might expect, meals are accompanied by a superb wine list, featuring many wines from the estate.

Enjoy a tour and tasting at the El Esteco winery, go horse riding through the vines, borrow a free bike to explore, and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool.