The Atlas List

Worth crossing the Americas for.

Singular stays defined by rare access — places most travellers will visit once, and remember permanently.

7

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences

01

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

Iguassu Falls, Brazil

The rare hotel inside the national park, giving guests privileged access to the falls before and after crowds.

Type

Natural-wonder hotel

Best for

Iconic landscape, heritage and once-in-a-lifetime views

02

Amangiri

Canyon Point, Utah, United States

A sculptural resort folded into canyon country, defined by silence, scale and elemental design.

Type

Desert sanctuary

Best for

Architecture, privacy and desert excursions

03

Explora Patagonia

Torres del Paine, Chile

A benchmark lodge inside one of Patagonia's defining landscapes, built around guided exploration and restraint.

Type

Expedition lodge

Best for

Trekking, landscape and immersive exploration

04

Islas Secas

Gulf of Chiriquí, Panama

A remote island retreat built around marine exploration, solar power and extraordinary Pacific isolation.

Type

Private archipelago

Best for

Marine life, privacy and expedition-style luxury

05

COMO Parrot Cay

Turks and Caicos

A serene private island known for pale sand, expansive villas and COMO's quietly disciplined wellness approach.

Type

Private-island wellness

Best for

Wellness, privacy and villa living

06

Titilaka

Lake Titicaca, Peru

A remote contemporary lodge on a private peninsula, focused on Andean culture, water and vast light.

Type

Lakeside lodge

Best for

Cultural immersion and high-altitude calm

07

Fogo Island Inn

Newfoundland, Canada

A singular inn on the edge of the North Atlantic, built around craft, community and wild seascape.

Type

Remote cultural lodge

Best for

Creative retreat, remote nature and cultural context

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