The Urubamba Valley, popularly known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, lies between Cusco and Machu Picchu, essentially connecting the two. The hotel is ideally located to explore the varied attractions and rich history of the region, of such fundamental importance to the Inca culture. Incomparable Inca ruins and other remnants of that indelible legacy lie in all directions, easily accessible from the hotel.

The fertile valley – marked by the Urubamba River and majestic Andes mountains, charming villages, and stunning examples of Inca stonemasonry – is a beautiful, laid-back area attracting visitors interested in relaxing, getting outdoors, and enjoying the area’s splendid weather and lower altitude (2,700 m/8,900 ft, compared to Cusco’s 3,400 m/11,000 ft).

The hotel location is extraordinary. Just down the road from the hotel, Ollantaytambo — with its remarkable original Inca old town, hilltop ruins and lively market — is just 15 minutes away; within a half-hour are the town of Maras , from which travelers can visit the ancient and photogenic Salineras salt mines, and the mysterious Inca ruins at Moray. The famed artisans’ market and towering Inca fortress in Pisac are just 45 minutes away.

The Sacred Valley was the Incas’ breadbasket, and it remains a major center of agriculture, producing native Andean crops including white corn, coca, potatoes, and other fruits and vegetables in verdant fields and along ancient, terraced mountain slopes. These native elements feature prominently in the hotel’s restaurant menus. And though the Sacred Valley is a low-key getaway for many, the valley also attracts those interested in varied outdoors pursuits, ranging from mountain biking and trekking to whitewater rafting and hang-gliding.