Hotel Asturias

Below the wine-red ridgelines of the Calchaquí Valleys, Hotel Asturias anchors itself on Gral. Guemes Sur in Cafayate's central grid, a short walk from the town plaza and the bodegas that make this corner of Salta province Argentina's second wine region.

The property runs an outdoor pool, a spa with sauna and massage facilities, and a fitness center — uncommon depth for a three-star in a small wine town. Rooms have hardwood floors, private bathrooms with bathtub, and soundproofing that keeps the street quiet through the night.

Cafayate sits 1,683 metres above sea level; the altitude and dry air make the garden terrace usable most evenings year-round. Bike tours and walking tours can be arranged at the tour desk — both offer access to nearby quebrada trails that most visitors skip in favor of winery visits.