Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve Panguipulli, Chile
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Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Huilo HuiloPatagonian rainforest lodge
Elevated wooden walkways connect twelve timber bungalows built into the canopy along the rushing Fuy River.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Rodrigo Verdugo built these twelve wooden suites directly into the Patagonian canopy.
Notable
Tasting menus in the private clubhouse draw directly from indigenous Mapuche traditions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Treehouse-like bungalows, connected by a network of forest catwalks, feature rustic-chic wood-beamed interiors, parquet floors, fireplaces, soaking tubs, and private terraces.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Forest trails lead directly toward the roaring Huilo Huilo Falls and volcanic caverns beneath the Patagonian Andes.
The rooms
Each bungalow has a slow-combustion fireplace and parquet flooring, and the riverfront deck holds a private wood-fired hot tub.
The pool
An outdoor swimming pool wraps around a central island of native trees, crossed by wooden footbridges beneath the canopy.
Restaurant
Club House Nawel
The lodge clubhouse centers on an open kitchen where chefs prepare morning spreads and lunches beneath high timber ceilings.
Nawel Restaurant
Dinners unfold under antler chandeliers over five courses of regional cuisine, served alongside Chilean wines.
At the table
Carved tree slabs and stacked stone shape the bar, which pours craft beer brewed right on the reserve.
How it began
The name means 'Spirit of the Puma' in Mapudungun. The grounds occupy former nineteenth-century timberland, now preserved as a biological reserve.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.