Patios de Cafayate

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...

Constructed in 2006, La Merced del Alto recreates the classic look of a colonial monastery with heavy white-washed adobe walls and terracotta tiles leading up to the iconic bell tower which dominates the landscape. Inside, there are grand, high beamed communal areas furnished throughout with antique, wooden furniture, colonial art and regional handicraft. Simple yet comfortable, the guestrooms overlook the central patio or the colourful canyons and retain the colonial character of the proper...

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...