Description
In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, among verdant fields and towering mountains, lies Hotel Rio Sagrado. Set on the banks of the rushing Urubamba River, this beautiful Orient-Express hotel is built in natural materials to resemble an authentic Andean village and is located 4 km outside Urubamba on the way to Ollantayatambo.
There are 21 rooms and suites with local artwork and textiles. All have welcome under-floor heating and spacious bathrooms with rain-head showers. There are also two small villas ideal for families, with three en-suite bedrooms, living area and kitchen. Relax and recline on the terrace, admiring swaying eucalyptus trees among blooming fuchsia flowers, all the while listening to the roaring Urubamba River.
The hotel's restaurant delivers superb Peruvian cuisine created from locally sourced ingredients including organic vegetables from the on-site garden. Choose to dine outside on the terrace taking in the stunning sights and sounds of the Urubama River, or stay indoors in the cool, chic Peruvian-style atmosphere. Located at the heart of the property at river level, the hotel's bar is the perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail as the sun sets.
The Hotel Rio Sagrado is the ideal place to savour fresh produce, enjoy a local Sacred Valley massage in the spa, explore the stunning surroundings and cultural attractions, and slip into the spirit of Peruvian life.
Accommodation
21 Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites and 2 Villas
Childcare
Are welcomed
Facilities
Restaurant, bar, spa with indoor/outdoor Jacuzzi, treatment rooms, steam room, sauna and Spanish showers
Activities
Horseback riding, hiking, quad biking, paragliding, fishing, rock climbing, river rafting, cultural visits to Pisaq market, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and more, cooking classes, picnics, bird watching, feeding the Alpacas and spa treatments
When to travel
The Sacred Valley's location and altitude result in two seasons, rainy and dry. The rainy season typically lasts from November to March, with the heaviest rains arriving in January and February. The best time to visit Cuzco and the Sacred Valley is during April to October.
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Location and directions
Cuzco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru
Nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by ancient ruins, indigenous markets and stunning scenery. Hotel Rio Sagrado is 1-hour from Cuzco and 20-minutes from Ollantaytambo.
How to get there
16-hour flight from London to Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport (via Madrid or Miami), followed by a 1-hour 15-minute domestic flight to Cuzco (overnight in Lima usually required). From Cuzco Airport it's a 1-hour 25-minute drive to Hotel Rio Sagrado.
