New Family Friendly Hotels in South America:

Hotel las Américas: Cartagena, Colombia

Hotel las Américas: Cartagena, Colombia

Property Located outside the historical center of Cartagena, this resort property is along the beach. They've got a private beach for guests, and swimming pools too---one with a slide. Location We probably wouldn’t have stayed here without children, as there are lovely options... ...more »


Hotel de la Opera: Bogotá, Colombia

Hotel de la Opera: Bogotá, Colombia

Property Located right in the center of historical Bogota (La Candelaria), just two blocks from Plaza Bolivar. The colonial homes which were converted into the Hotel de la Opera once housed the personal guard of Simon Bolivar. The building and its... ...more »


Ruggieri Apartment: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ruggieri Apartment: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Property We stayed in the Ruggieri Apartment (we rented through Apartments BA, property #PL3) for almost 2 weeks with our 15 month old daughter in May 2008. We had two bedrooms, two baths, a living room, dining room and... ...more »


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