Awasi Iguazú
Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
Selva Iryapu
Vibe
Raised boardwalks wind between stilted canopy pavilions, where dedicated guides tailor private expeditions into the surrounding Atlantic Rainforest.
“Rainforest canopy outpost”
Every villa receives a dedicated four-wheel-drive vehicle, private guide, and six staff members per guest.
Immersive rainforest stays feature indigenous Guaraní artisan crafts and regional menus highlighting native yacaratiá bark.
Fourteen stilted canopy villas feature whitewashed timber, lofty beamed ceilings, and private plunge pool decks.
In the Atlantic Rainforest canopy, twenty minutes from the Argentine entrance to Iguazú Falls.
“its setting, in the forest on the Argentina side of the falls, offers access to all manner of jungle adventures.”
Rooms
Whitewashed timber villas feature split-level living areas, deep soaking tubs, and wrap-around wooden decks with private plunge pools.
“Villas are built on a steep slope leading to the River Iguazú, so they feel like jungle tree houses at canopy level…”
Wellness
Therapists deliver botanical aromatherapy and restorative massages directly to each villa, complemented by private yoga sessions and guided forest treks.
“Comprising just 14 raised stand-alone villas, including one two-bedroom master suite, the resort is the work of Buenos Aires-based designers Eugenia Choren and Patricia Diedrichs...”
Backstory
Chilean practice Bórquez Wolff Arquitectos elevated the lodge on stilts in 2018 to leave the rainforest floor completely undisturbed.
Eat & drink
Chef Mauricio Alvez serves regional jungle-to-plate dishes like marinated river fish and sweetened yacaratiá bark, paired with Argentine wines.
The neighborhood
Tucked into the lush Selva Iryapú along the Iguazú River, the lodge sits twenty minutes from the Argentine falls entrance.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.