La Merced del Alto

Wine, art and design combine at the sumptuous Estancia Colomé, a showpiece winery surrounded by colourful canyons deep in the remote wilds of the Calchaquies Valleys. As you follow the dusty, winding mountain road, Colomé appears out of nowhere, a colonial-style estate of picturesque gardens, cobbled courtyards and elegant galleries framed by the distant mountains. Colomé oozes charm and taste with carefully chosen artwork, regional textiles, soft furnishings and elegant hand-crafted furni...

Once a family home, El Cortijo embodies the eye-catching colonial architecture so typical of the village; white-washed adobe walls which merge with natural stone and high wooden beams and balconies. Lovingly converted, el Cortijo retains many of the original features, from the antique wooden furniture and regional handicraft adorning the walls to the homely lounge centred around a crackling fireplace. The rooms are cosy and inviting although upgrade to the suite and you can enjoy an outside t...

Rising from the ashes of the historic Estancia La Rosa, Patios de Cafayate threw open its doors in 2005 charmingly restored to its former glory. Colonial splendour reigns throughout from elegant, antique furniture and silverwork to the handcrafted wool carpets and pretty cobbled patios. The rooms merge home comforts and traditional decor and overlook the gardens or rolling vines. The elegant restaurant offers fine dining with traditional regional dishes including goat and even llama accompani...

Simple yet elegant, the Vinas de Cafayate honours the traditional architecture of an estancia, the impressive colonial façade opening onto a small central courtyard at the heart of the property around which the rooms and communal areas are located. Featuring an earthy colour palette throughout, the rendered walls blend seamlessly with the ceramic floor tiles and terracotta roof in perfect harmony with the rugged landscape. The rooms are modern and comfortable spilling onto an outdoor covered...