2 Best Hotels in San Fernando, The Central Valley

With a grand, swooping titanium roof and rooms that are individually decorated by different artists, this statement hotel is one of Chile's most luxurious. There's a newer wing of seven glass-walled bungalows (called Puro Vik), plus a fleet of fine horses at your beck and call, a state-of-the-art winery, a spa with vinotherapy, and an infinity pool that drops off into the lush valley below. Guests on the all-inclusive hotel plan will enjoy fine dining with VIK's wine included at the superb on-site restaurant, which prides itself on sourcing locally and organically, often from the garden on the grounds.

This tastefully restored 17th-century hacienda is one of the oldest in Chile, and its sweeping 20,000-acre estate exudes an old-world charm. There are 70 horses at your beck and call, antique-filled rooms with cozy fireplaces, and polite service. Overnight guests enjoy brass, four-poster beds, chimneys in each room, a large swimming pool, and beautiful woodlands with nature trails and hillsides to explore on foot, bike, or horseback. Don't miss out on their four-course lunches and dinners for a flavor of the aristocratic life. The location, just five minutes from Ruta 5, makes it an ideal base for exploring nearby wineries, olive oil mills, and thermal baths.