Sacred Valley Hotel: Casona de Yucay Hotel

The strategic location of the Casona de Yucay Hotel, in the small village of Yucay in the heart of the Sacred Valley, allows guests to fully enjoy many unique tourist attractions throughout the valley as well as its pristine nature. The Valley is 800 meters lower than Cusco, requiring less adjustment to the high Andean altitude. This historic hotel is located 34 miles from the Velasco Astete Airport in Cusco, 19 miles away from Machu Picchu and even closer to other fascinating historic sites.

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Description

Adjacent to a lovely chapel, the Casona de Yucay Hotel occupies the colonial house where Venezuela’s second president Simon Bolivar stayed during his liberation campaign in 1825. If you want to feel like you are in the shoes of this historic character, request room 136 far enough in advance where he stayed. In any case, you will be walking through the same halls and gazing at the same magnificent views that the Liberator did almost two centuries ago.

The hotel boasts two attractive and relaxing patios from which you can see the magnificent mountains surrounding the Urubamba Valley, or stroll through the pleasant gardens down to the Urubamba River. The patio and gardens are ideal places to unwind following an exciting day in the valley. You will also want to spend some "shopping" time visiting the local artisans and observing their marvelous products and traditional methods of creating them.

Don Manuel, the hotel’s restaurant, provides a spacious and intimate atmosphere where guests can enjoy a delicious meal before retiring for the night. Enjoy magnificent views of the star lit valley as you savor delicious regional dishes. Try the cuy, or guinea pig, one of the chef’s specialties, cooked directly in the earth with a variety of fresh local vegetables.

Room Amenities

This historic hotel features 53 comfortable and elegant rooms, divided between 12 superior and 37 standard rooms. All are equipped with the latest modern amenities for guests’ utmost comfort and are dotted with ample windows that allow for spectacular views of the valley. Rooms are decorated in a simple, classic yet cozy style, which make for a perfect place to rest and relax after a wearing day. Modern comforts provided by the Casona de Yucay Hotel include wireless Internet in most rooms), heating, direct-dial telephone, and hair dryer.

Hotel Services & Facilities

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Internet