Embrace stillness at Las Casitas, a Belmond retreat of 20 private villas above the Colca Canyon, where plunge pools, expansive skies, farm-to-table dining and soulful spa rituals deliver the ultimate Andean escape
20 spacious casitas (plus one Presidential villa), each with private heated plunge pool and sweeping valley views — ideal for couples, families or groups seeking solitude and serenity
Natural materials, handcrafted tiles and sensitive landscaping ensure the lodgings integrate harmoniously into the landscape — a luxury that respects the land
The Samay Spa, eucalyptus sauna, outdoor pool and tranquil grounds offer moments of quiet rejuvenation after canyon adventures
From meals built around produce from the hotel’s own organic gardens and trout pond, to alpacas roaming the grounds and contact with local rural life — every stay is a celebration of place and culture
Set high above the dramatic depths of the Colca Valley, Las Casitas is a secluded hideaway nestled on a 24 hectare estate where time slows and nature reigns. Overlooking terraced ravines, volcanic peaks and sweeping Andean skies, this elegant retreat offers an intimate escape among birdsong, canyon vistas and serene stillness.
Twenty individually-designed 120 m² casitas (plus a generous 240 m² Presidential Casita) are scattered across the grounds — each a haven of comfort blending rustic charm with luxury. Built from brick, timber and hand-crafted tiles, every villa features its own private heated plunge pool, spacious marble bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, cozy fireplace, under-floor heating and a terrace from which to watch the Andean sunset dip beyond the canyon’s edge.
When you’re not marvelling at the canyon below, immerse yourself in wellness at the resort’s tranquil Samay Spa. Inspired by Inca tradition and nourished by botanicals from the hotel’s own gardens, treatments here restore both body and spirit — while the outdoor pool and eucalyptus-scented sauna provide peaceful respite after a day of canyon exploration.
Dining at Las Casitas is a celebration of the land. The on-site restaurant sources vegetables, herbs and trout from the hotel’s own organic gardens, while the adjacent bar mixes cocktails with Andean fruits and botanicals — all best enjoyed as dusk turns the valley amber.
For those who yearn for more than just a stay, Las Casitas weaves immersive experiences into every moment: hikes along ancient terraces, horseback rides across ravines, bird-watching for soaring condors, fishing at the hotel’s trout ponds, or simply strolling among llamas and alpacas on the grounds.
When to visit
When you are not exploring the wonders of the Colca Valley, why not spoil yourself at the Samay Spa with luxurious treatments and massages?
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Enquire NowNear the coast of southern Peru, Belmond Las Casitas is located in Colca Canyon, which sits in the Andes Mountains, close to the colonial village of Yanque.
1-hour 30-minute flight from Lima to Arequipa. Belmond Las Casitas is a 3-hour drive from Arequipa's Rodríguez Ballón airport.
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