El Refugio

Tucked away in the impressive Colca Valley, this rustic-style inn features a thermal bath enclosed by a stone wall. Fishing trips can be arranged. There is live piano music at the bar.

At El Reugio, guests are welcome to inquire about visits to the cave paintings, 150 metres away. They can also visit picturesque Chivay town, just a 5-minute drive away.

Rooms are styled with rustic walls in delicate pale olive shades and feature parquet floors in full 4-star style taste. Some of them have ceilings with decorative wood-paneling.

All rooms have modern private bathrooms.

A full buffet breakfast with regional jams and treats can be enjoyed daily. The restaurant features panoramic windows with views of the valley and serves Andean specialties. There is also a small central iron-cast fireplace.

El Refugio offers 24-hour front-desk assistance and is 500 metres from Chivay’s bus station.

Rooms: 35
Rate: 100 - 160 USD

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Perú) must pay an additional fee of 18%.

Foreign business travellers who require a printed invoice will also be charged the additional 18%, regardless of the length of their stay in Perú. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.