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AWASI Where Travel Moves at its Own Tempo

In a travel landscape of mass itineraries and standardized experiences, Awasi offers something rare: time, space, and the kind of privacy that reawakens senses. Founded on the belief that time and space are the ultimate luxuries, Awasi curates private journeys through South America’s most extraordinary landscapes for discerning adventurers who value meaning over momentum.

A new chapter for Awasi

Recently joining the Awasi universe are two remarkable properties that signal a considered evolution for the brand, with full integration into the Awasi portfolio to follow. Each location perfectly reflects the Awasi ethos: places of deep connection to land, culture, and craft; where time moves differently and the experience is shaped around the individual.

Among them: Cavas Wine Lodge in Mendoza, Argentina, set in the prestigious Agrelo district of the Uco Valley, where high-altitude vineyards produce exceptional Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon beneath the towering Andes. In Brazil, Ponta dos Ganchos is set along a protected stretch of coastline in Santa Catarina, surrounded by Atlantic Forest, and offers a singular escape where Brazil’s considered coastal culture meets raw, natural beauty.

AWASI ATACAMA | DESERT CLARITY

Set 2,500 metres above sea level on the edge of the world’s driest desert, Awasi Atacama is surrounded by a landscape shaped by millennia of wind, salt, and sun. Designed to echo pre-Inca forms and materials, its circular suites open onto private patios and outdoor showers. Days are spent exploring lunar valleys and highland villages; nights unfold under impossibly clear skies by the fire and with dinners inspired by Andean ingredients.

AWASI PATAGONIA | UNTAMED STILLNESS

Set within a private reserve overlooking Torres del Paine, Awasi Patagonia is a haven of stillness in one of the most untamed corners of the planet. Villas are raised on stilts for minimal environmental impact, offering sweeping views of glaciers, peaks and vast open plains where guanacos graze and pumas roam. Each guest is offered complete freedom to explore at their own pace – whether hiking, horseback riding, 4WD or wildlife tracking – with each itinerary crafted around personal interests. After days of adventure, cozy evenings unfold with candlelit dinners in the property’s renowned restaurant, or beside a wood-burning stove and in-room soaking tub. 

AWASI IGUAZÚ | RAINFOREST RHYTHMS

Tucked deep within the Atlantic rainforest, Awasi Iguazú offers an entirely different rhythm – one defined by the sounds of the rainforest, ancient tree canopies, and the distant roar of cascading falls. Located just 15 minutes from Iguazú National Park, the lodge sits within a private tract of jungle, offering access to a lesser-known world of rare bird habitats, hidden ruins, and emerald-green rivers accessible only by boat. Its 14 villas are discreetly built on raised platforms, preserving the forest floor and blending into the subtropical surroundings. Each features a private plunge pool and terrace, while the main lodge serves as the heart of the property, with an open bar and farm-to-table dining utilizing regional ingredients.