Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon
They’re rustic enough so as not to feel gratuitous or out of place. But once inside they lack for nothing in the way of comfort. Modern amenities like wireless internet are accounted for, as are old-fashioned charms like soaking tubs, plunge pools, and under-floor heating. The packages include room, full board, and any of a range of activities, which means Colca Canyon is your playground. Spa treatments are available as well, and might just be necessary after a half-day’s trek on horseback. It’s a destination that’s slightly off the radar, but not for lack of quality — and as long as the hotels continue to be as small and luxe as Belmond Las Casitas, it might just stay that way.
How to get there: Belmond Las Casitas is a hundred miles to the north of Arequipa Airport (AQP).
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Guest Score & Reviews
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Very tranquil and the casitas are lovely, fitted with fireplaces and plunge pools / private patios. Numerous animals (baby llamas, alpaca, goats, lambs, horses) wander the property and add to the feeling of harmony! The canyon is beautiful and there are lovely views from the hotel. Staff all very nice and responsive to needs. The breakfast is very good (especially the pastries!). It is a lovely place, very low-key and geared to seclusion, relaxation. Perfect for someone who needs to escape from the world or for a romantic getaway The ride from the airport is through a national reserve and is very nice, have a camera ready as you will see vicuna and possibly flamingos. - I opted for the all-inclusive package and it seems to pay-off versus the a la carte (at least from what I could deduce from the menu prices). Activity-wise, the Paso Finos horses are wonderful, the condor trip is a must but you never know what you are going to get (we were there in 'nesting season' but still saw four although they didn't come as close as they do at other times of the year) and there are ladies there selling woolen items, the cooking class / pisco sour lesson was short but entertaining, and the canyon is beautiful so go for a hike! Bottle feeding the alpaquitas and llamitas takes about 10 minutes but is funny. - If your plunge pool is cold, they can rev it up to hot tub temps, have your fire lit at night, and you can have the full dining room menu delivered to your room. Hot water bottles at night are a nice touch! - I stayed in casita 21 which was very private and also convenient to the spa.
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