2 Best Hotels in Rancagua, The Central Valley

The main attractions of this hillside hotel are the mineral baths, the thermal swimming pool, and the peace and quiet. Despite its great location overlooking the Río Cachapoal, the hotel doesn't have much of a view; only the restaurant and a few rooms in the pabellón del río (river building) afford glimpses of the boulder-strewn river. Dating from the 1960s, the pabellón's rooms are smallish and somewhat spartan; rooms in the older patio central building, however, are spacious.

This large mountain lodge set right in the middle of the Andes offers heli-skiing in winter and mountain treks in the summer. After a day on the virgin slopes or the green heights of the Andes, you can return to the comforts of the lodge, including a sauna, steam room, hot tub, and pool. Enjoy the remote, mountainous location for nature hikes, horseback rides, and heli-fishing. The rustic-chic lodge charms, and rooms are neat and modern; the restaurant has a limited but sufficient menu with a decent wine list and a large fireplace to keep it cozy during the winter.