Las Casitas
Remote eco-luxury meets high-altitude farm retreat. Rustic brick, timber and hand-crafted tiles on the outside; proper marble bathrooms and underfloor heating inside. Adventure is built into the itinerary, but so is doing nothing at all.
Present a valid passport at check-in — foreign visitors are fully exempt from Peru's 18% sales tax on rooms and food
Why It Matters
One of the only luxury properties actually inside the Colca Canyon — one of the deepest canyons on Earth — rather than just near it. The estate model (20 casitas, each with private pool) delivers a villa-style experience that is almost impossible to find at this altitude and this level of remoteness. The farm-to-table setup is genuine, not decorative.
Twenty private casitas sit on a 24-hectare estate on the left bank of the Colca River, surrounded by Andean terraces, volcanic peaks and some of the most dramatic canyon scenery in South America. Every villa has its own heated plunge pool and fireplace. Rooms are TV-free by design. The kitchen runs off an organic garden with five greenhouses, a prickly pear orchard and a trout pond — which means the food actually tastes like it belongs here.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Casita with Garden View
Ground-level casitas that open directly onto the hotel's manicured gardens. Each one is 120 sqm with a foyer, lounge with fireplace, sleeping area, marble bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, a private terrace and a heated plunge pool. Soft local fabrics, underfloor heating and no TV. These are the pet-friendly option on the property.
King or Twin · 120 sqmCasita with Valley View
The majority of the 20 casitas (16 of them) sit at slightly higher positions on the estate with direct sightlines over the Colca Valley. Same 120 sqm layout — foyer, fireplace, lounge, marble bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers — but the private terrace and plunge pool look straight out over the canyon. The view at sunset is the whole point.
King or Twin · 120 sqmPresidential Casita
A standalone casita set slightly apart from the others at 240 sqm — double the size of a standard casita. It adds a kitchenette, a full dining room, a lounge area with two fireplaces (not one), and a generous marble bathroom. The private terrace has its own heated pool. The kind of place you book for a significant anniversary or honeymoon and rarely leave.
King · 240 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel keeps resident alpacas, llamas, horses, guinea pigs and rabbits on its small on-site farm. Guests are invited to bottle-feed the young alpacas at scheduled times each day and learn about the region's sustainable farming practices.
The Colca Canyon is home to the world's largest hummingbird, plus eagles, woodpeckers, and the Andean condor. The concierge provides binoculars, maps and tips on the best viewing spots by hour and season.
Explore 14 hectares of undulating canyon landscape on foot, or take a two-hour walk to Sifon. The hotel provides binoculars, maps and guide recommendations. Trails range from easy garden walks to more serious canyon descents.
Guided rides on Peruvian Paso horses through the lesser-known parts of the Colca Valley. Expert guides lead guests through forest with stops to take in the views. One- to two-hour treks available daily, advance booking required.
Bicycles available on request. The hotel has mapped out a route past villages and farmland through the canyon countryside. Various routes to suit different fitness levels.
A 44-minute drive from the hotel brings guests to the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor, one of the best places in the world to watch Andean condors riding thermals at close range. Morning departures are best for sightings. The concierge arranges guides.
A private outdoor lunch set beneath the estate's trees, looking out over the canyon. Advance booking required, available daily.
Learn distinct Andean and Arequipan flavors from the hotel's chefs. All ingredients are sourced from local fields and the on-site gardens for maximum freshness and seasonality. Guests eat what they make.
Learn to mix Peru's national cocktail using the bar's selection of local piscos and homegrown herbs and fruits.
At over 3,200m altitude and well away from city light pollution, the night sky in the Colca Valley is exceptional. The hotel facilitates nightly stargazing sessions.
A guided visit to the hotel's prickly pear orchard and herb gardens. Guests learn about the health properties of local plants and have their chosen herbs brewed as a restorative tisane. Available daily with advance reservation.
The hotel's own trout pond lets guests fish at their own pace. Catch is handed to the kitchen and prepared as part of lunch or dinner. Additional cost applies; only available during fishing season.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Five natural greenhouses, a prickly pear orchard, aromatic herb beds and multiple vegetable plots supply the restaurant daily. Guests can tour the garden.
A working small farm on the estate with alpacas, llamas, horses, guinea pigs and rabbits. Eggs and produce are supplied to the kitchen.
A freeform pool built from local stone, designed to blend into the landscape. Positioned adjacent to the Samay Spa. Striped loungers and parasols line the edges.
A small chapel on the estate blending ancient shamanism and Catholicism. Currently closed.
The property holds a third-party EarthCheck sustainability certification.
Private transfers available from Arequipa's AQP airport on request. Journey is approximately 3 hours. Must be pre-arranged via the hotel.
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