Hotel Rosario del Lago Location: Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca Rating: 3-star The hotel is situated in a very privileged location overlooking the bay, an ideal setting for enjoying the views of the lake and the incomparable sunsets. Decorated in a colonial style, all 28 comfortable rooms enjoy views of the lake. Rooms feature: telephone, electric heaters, TV, private bathroom with hair dryer. [CLICK photo for more information]

Plaza Hotel Location: La Paz city centre, Bolivia Rating: 3-star Plaza Hotel La Paz is well-located and featured, making it suitable for all kind of travellers. Rooms are well-furnished with modern amenities. The hotel has two dining venues, which serves international cuisine in a warm and graceful atmosphere. The photo (left) was taken from one of the rooms. [hotel website not available]

Cuyabeno Lodge Location: Cuyabeno National Park (Amazon Region) Rating: 3-star The lodge consists of detached cabins made of wood with thatched roofs scattered throughout the grounds, each sleeping two people. All rooms have a balcony or terrace and private bathrooms with hot water showers. The lodge is powered by solar panels and, though it does not feature air-conditioning, days / nights tend to be quite comfortable. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Hosteria La Cienega Location: Avenue of the Volcanoes, Ecuador Rating: 3-star Hosteria La Cienega is a historic hacienda located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Situated just an hour and a half from Quito, Ecuador on the outskirts of Volcano Cotopaxi and surrounded by the cordillera’s most beautiful snow-capped peaks, the manor has been receiving guests for the last twenty-five years. Rooms are cozy and full of character. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Hotel Crespo Location: City Centre, Cuenca, Ecuador Rating: 4-star One of the finest hotels in Cuenca, above the beautiful River Tomebamba, this is a colonial gem in one of South America's prettiest cities: the "Athens of the Andes." Rooms are fully equipped with all modern amenities and comforts. Bar, restaurant, room service, internet. [CLICK photo for more information]

MV Galapagos Legend M/V Galapagos Legend, a 110-passenger luxury expedition ship with 1800 sq m of social areas and built with marine certified materials qualifying with Safety of Life at Sea specifications. All cabins are booked in outside cabins with plenty of space for luggage. Private bathrooms feature hot and cold water, shower, and a hair dryer. Also aboard, a highly trained crew, 24 hour physician, and naturalist multilingual guides. An auditorium for conferences, spacious social areas, dining room, 24 hour coffee bar, swimming pool and sun decks, observation platforms, cocktail bars, long distance calls, fully air conditioned. [CLICK photo for more information]

El Mapi Hotel Location: Aguas Calientes, Peru. Rating: 3-star El Mapi is located in the charming village of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu. This centrally located hotel is only a few minutes away from the train station "Puente Ruinas", where the buses leave for Machu Picchu. [CLICK on photo for more info]]

Hotel Casona de Yucay Location: Yucay, Sacred Valley, Peru Rating: 3-star 53 comfortable and cozy rooms, all of which are decorated in a local style. Rooms with ample windows with views of colourful gardens, mountains, and countryside. Rooms feature heat and hot water, safety deposit box, telephone, private bath. [CLICK on photo for more information.]

Hotel Las Dunas Location: Ica Rating: 3-star On the outskirts of Ica is this sprawling complex of white Mediterranean-style villas with pretty landscaped grounds, three swimming pools. Rooms are surprisingly large and nicely furnished, and most have garden views. Rooms feature air-conditioning, security box, minibar, TV. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Royal Inka II Location: 335 Santa Teresa Street is at the core of Cuzco and close to everything the city can offer: churches, museums, the main plaza. Rating: 3-star This charming colonial property offers local flavour and friendly service. Modern rooms offer individual heating, colour TV, international telephone. [CLICK photo for more information]