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Hostería Vicuña
At a Glance
- excellent swimming pool
- comfy rooms
Pros
- some bathroom fixtures could use updating
Cons
Hostería Vicuña Review
This large hotel's claim to fame is that poet Gabriela Mistral once slept here. It also has an inviting parlor and bar area complete with piano, and a tree-shaded garden. Guest rooms are spacious, with traditional, dark-wood furniture. The restaurant is quite good and serves Elqui Valley specialties such as goat and rabbit as well as international fare. The ambience is a step above most eateries in El Norte Chico—there are even cloth napkins.
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