Yanque Colca Canyon, Peru
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Local DesignOutside the door
The house
BelmondHighland canyon estate
Alpacas graze across 24 hectares of farmland and eucalyptus groves along the Colca River, framed by towering Andean peaks.
“Twenty discrete chalets sit halfway up the canyon, sharing the altitude with soaring condors.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Staff slip woolen hot-water bottles into bedsheets and stoke private fireplaces nightly.
Remarkable
Daily alpaca feeding, Peruvian Paso horse treks, and dishes sourced from on-site greenhouses.
Notable
Standalone chalets crafted from native Laja stone and brick enclose glass-roofed bathrooms.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the Colca Valley is one of Peru’s natural wonders, a region high in the Andes that’s home to everything from bucolic farmland to active volcanoes
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Ten minutes from Yanque, the valley grounds offer easy access to pre-Inca ruins, thermal hot springs, and condor watching at Cruz del Cóndor.
The rooms
Standalone casitas feature regional Laja stone floors, wood-burning fireplaces, glass-roofed soaking tubs for stargazing, and private heated plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved outdoor pool is built from local stone, bordered by grassy lawns where Peruvian Paso horses graze.
The spa
Treatment rooms house sunken stone baths beside open hearths, with therapies drawing on local coca leaves and river stones.
Dogs stay too.
Curiña Restaurant
Dinner centers on river trout and Andean recipes prepared with ingredients gathered daily from five on-site greenhouses.
At the table
Puccq'io Cocktail Bar mixes Andean herbal infusions and smoked pisco drinks over a rustic wooden counter.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.