Explora Valle Sagrado is located in Peru’s Sacred Valley, halfway between the Inca city of Cuzco and Machu Picchu Explora is a 90 min drive from Cusco (transfer can be provided by the hotel upon request) Welcome to Explora Valle Sagrado, Peru's best luxury hotel Explora enjoys a remote setting in one of the most isolated spots of the Sacred Valley, close to Urquillos village Explora overlooks a corn, quinoa and kiwicha plantation, which provides work & food for the inhabitants of Urquillos village Explora offers its guests intimate seclusion in the Andes The hotel structure comprises five two-story pavilions which form a meandering line, reflecting the lay of the landscape José Cruz Ovalle, winner of Chile's National Architecture Award in 2012, is behind the design of Explora Valle Sagrado The design honors Peru’s traditional hacienda architecture, with wide verandas, tiled roofs walls and wooden boardwalks The design aims to offer Explora's guests serene tranquility & complete privacy in the Sacred Valley The lobby’s outdoor terrace offers a spectacular view of the surrounding rugged landscape Let’s have a look inside Explora Valle Sagrado’s main lodge Located at the center of the hotel, the main lodge houses the reception area, a boutique and a meeting room on its first floor The main lodge features a light, bright, and airy interior, styled with blonde wood and earthy tones Have you ever stayed at Explora Valle Sagrado? 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Leave a comment The atrium’s high vaulted ceiling is supported by columns built with the trunks of trees from Peru’s Amazon rain forest The lobby pavilion houses the lodge’s main restaurant, a stylish bar and two lounge areas with fireplaces on the ground floor Explora's main lodge is concepted as a social zone, where guests can meet other guests before or after dinner The main lodge is also the place where guests meet Expora's guides to discuss their activities for the following day Explora’s dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (I’ll show the restaurant’s amazing dishes later in this video) Explora offers a unique culinary experience developed by the renowned Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez Virgilio Martínez is the owner of Central Lima, recognized as the best restaurant in the world in 2023 Explora Sacred Valley features 50 rooms, which are spread over four pavilions (two on each side of the main lodge) I stayed in this suite during my holiday The suite has a view over the cornfields and the mountains that once sheltered the most important Pre-Columbian civilization Wood panelling and vaulted ceilings add cozy touches, making the suite a great place to relax after a day of exploration Welcome amenities include a personalized drinking bottle There are 44 standard rooms & 6 suites, with a choice between a king size bed or twin beds (connecting rooms are available) Custom touches include alpaca blankets on the beds, love seats and armchairs upholstered in pale blue wool All furnishings in the rooms were made by local artisans Although the hotel is a newly built structure, the construction team dug up ancient walls with more than 500 years of history The hotel walls are coated in a traditional way, with adobe and Jahuacollay hawthorn, all adding to a sense of place A 5-min stroll from the main lodge is Pumacahua Bath House, an example of the area's rich ancestral and cultural heritage Pumacahua Bath House was built in the 17th century The building features a large courtyard which is sometimes used for traditional Peruvian barbeques Pumacahua Bath House once belonged to one of Peru's Independence heroes, Mateo Pumacahua Only open to hotel guests, the house is used as a relaxation area with a large outdoor swimming pool and two Jacuzzis Explora Valle Sagrado is managed by Explora Explora has three decades of experience in South America and has set the benchmark for adventure luxury lodges in the region Explora properties are located in remote destinations in Chile, Argentina and Peru This includes lodges in Patagonia (Torres del Paine and Patagonia National Park) and Easter Island Each Explora property is designed as a luxurious base for days filled with exploration All Explora Hotels have been designed to accentuate the beauty and characteristics of their unique surroundings Pumacahua Bath House also houses an intimate spa with two massage rooms Inside the spa, guests can admire century-old colonial frescos The frescoes were painstakingly restored by experts under supervision of the Peruvian Institute of Archaeology Pumacahua Bath House’s indoor wellness facilities include as a sauna, steam bath, and lounge area Each day at the lodge starts with a magnificent sunrise and a buffet & à la carte breakfast served at the dining room Explora offers exquisite excursions by foot, horse or bicycle Explora's guides are passionate and professional with a deep understanding of the Sacred Valley's region One of Explora's easier hikes follows a small stream that descends from the glaciers and crosses an ancient forest The ancient forest features tremendous biodiversity with native trees over 200 years old Each hike ends with some refreshments & snacks Close to the trailhead is Enisfera, a private "reserve" that preserves hummingbirds Another Explora hike follows a narrow path that runs along an irrigation channel and different crops The hike offers views of the Sacred Valley and its ravines; among them, that of Urquillos village (home of the hotel) A lovely waterfall is located along the trail Lunch is offered at the lodge after the morning activities With natural and organic preparations, the menu brings local crops directly to the table of Explora’s guests Guests can collect dried fruits, nuts, homemade energy bars, and chocolates prior to the afternoon activity The afternoon activity is a spectacular hike behind the massif of Pitusiray on an altitude of 4526 m (14849 ft) Dinner is served upon return at Explora Valle Sagrado Virgilio Martínez developed a unique menu for Explora Valle Sagrado that reveals the magic of the place in every bite
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