Mantra Apart

Twenty-four apart-hotel units on Juan Bautista Alberdi 285 in the provincial capital of La Rioja, Mantra Apart draws a 9.4 rating from guests who cite the full kitchens and private balconies as the main draw for stays longer than a weekend.

Each unit runs its own air conditioning independently, a practical detail in a city where summer temperatures regularly clear 40°C. A hot tub and garden sit at ground level; the bar handles evenings without requiring guests to leave the property.

La Rioja city sits at the foot of the Velasco sierra, roughly 1,100 metres above sea level, giving cooler nights than the daytime heat suggests. The Talampaya National Park — a UNESCO red-canyon reserve — is a two-hour drive south.