La Calma de Rita

Top choice in Cajón del Maipo


Sleep inside a jumbo-sized wine barrel or aboard a converted carriage at this delightfully quirky rural retreat. All rooms are centered around a flower-filled garden with hammocks, a pool, and a wine spa where you can nourish both your pores and your palate. The on-site restaurant is packed with vintage memorabilia and there's a shop with local cheeses, jams and artisan beers.


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