Belmond Hotel das Cataratas Named Best Hotel in South America by Forbes

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas was named Best Hotel in South America by Forbes Travel Guide, recognition announced in July 2025 that reflects the property's singular position as the only hotel located directly inside Iguazu National Park. That location alone sets it apart from every other luxury hotel on the continent: guests staying here can reach the falls before the day's crowds arrive and return after the park officially closes to other visitors.

The hotel also appeared on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 extended 51-100 list, further recognition that places it among a genuinely elite tier of properties worldwide. Reviews through 2025 and into 2026 continue to point to the same strengths that have defined the hotel for years: pristine grounds, comfortable rooms with genuinely beautiful views, and a level of service that guests consistently describe as warm even when the property is at full capacity during peak falls season.

For travelers weighing whether to stay inside the park versus at one of the hotels in nearby Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú, das Cataratas remains the only option that removes the need to time visits around gate hours entirely. That single structural advantage, combined with the Forbes recognition, keeps it firmly positioned as the definitive address for experiencing Iguazu Falls properly.

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