AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY

Hacienta Vira Vira, Chile

Saturday 25 May at 15.45, on SKAI

Chile is Giles Coren and Monica Galetti’s next destination and yet another stunning hotel makes the list in the fascinating BBC documentary Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby. On Saturday, May 25, SKAI viewers “visit” Hacienta Vira Vira, in Central Chile. A rustic hotel, hidden in 230 acres of farmland, built in the shadow of the imposing Villarrica Volcano, the most active of the country’s 500 active volcanoes. In the heart of Chile’s lake region and the so-called gateway to Patagonia, a building – jewel, made entirely of locally sustainable materials.

Hacienta Vira Vira is set in lush gardens, has its own farm and its visionary owners wanted to build a hotel in harmony with nature and combine minimal architecture with the tribal art of the local indigenous people, the Mapuche. After all, Vira Vira, in the language of the natives of Chile and Argentina, means herb of life. The 12 villas and 6 rooms it has are simply decorated with carpets, textiles, cushions and objects made by the local community.

Guests have the opportunity to choose from 50 activities that offer peace, relaxation and adventure, such as a helicopter ride over the volcano, horseback riding through the ancient forests of Chile and winter sports next to and on the volcano. Everyone at this hotel has one mission: to share with the world what is special about this extraordinary part of the country.

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