Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel

With an unrivalled position overlooking Iguassu Falls, one the world’s natural wonders and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls is a pastel-pink hideaway, granting guests exclusive access to the park, without the crowds. Surrounded by rainforest, the 28 suites and 159 rooms offer understated indulgence with a dash of old-world glamour. Orchid gardens encircle a picture-perfect heated swimming pool, where guests can sip caipirinhas whilst swinging in the hammock. The hotel has a choice of two restaurants, each focusing on Brazilian cuisine – Ipe by the pool and Itaipu, with a delightful outdoor terrace and views of the falls. The two bars, Pool Bar and Taroba, offer refreshments for bathers. The grounds also boast Cataratas Spa, a fitness centre, tennis courts and signature boutique. The property can organise excursions for guests such as Brazilian wine tasting, Cachaça tasting, a full moon walking tour, a helicopter ride and a Macuco Safari.