One of the wildest and most unspoilt areas of the world, Patagonia in Chile brings a heady mix of ocean blue and rainforest to the fore. It’s rugged and untouched and you have a ticket to take in the natural splendour on offer.

18 private villas bring you that much closer to an all natural encounter with the wilder side of South America. You’re boxed in by Mother Nature on both sides: the wild ocean of the Pacific in front of you and the lush tropical rainforests behind you. You can savor the richness of Chilean wines and feast on fresh seafood and organic greens while you take in the scenery all around.

If it’s exploration you’re after, there’s plenty for you: try 8 acres of forest and 6 miles of South Pacific coastline for size. It’s remote and completely secluded in Northern Patagonia: nestled between Chile’s capital of Santiago and Cape Horn, and somewhere the rest of civilization is unlikely to find you. Tepual in Puento Montt is the closest airport, and that’s about an hour away. Make the most of your isolation with private gazebos for soothing massage and outdoor dining like no other.

A spectacular landscape of unrivalled beauty, Patagonia extends into both Argentina and Chile, showcasing natural wonder and a world untouched by the hand of man. Featuring the best of both the Andes mountains and the dramatic Pacific Ocean Patagonia enjoys a mostly cool and dry climate, although the west coast is typically colder than the east coast. It’s home to a number of unique creatures like the guanaco which are hunted by the local people, the cougar, the Patagonia fox and the Patagonia hog-nosed skunk. You can also expect to see sightings of the Southern right whale, Magellanic penguin, orca and numerous elephant seals.