As the name suggests, the emphasis of a stay at an Explora property is getting out and about to take advantage of the natural surroundings. A carefully designed selection of activities to explore the Sacred Valley are included in your time here, with options to suit all interests and levels of fitness.
Architecture also plays a big part in Explora hotels, each one commissioned to complement its natural setting, and you’ll see this ethos reflected inside and out in the Explora Valle Sagrado’s wood-dominated design.
All 50 rooms look out expansively onto the surrounding valley (a conscious decision has been made not to include TVs or Wi-Fi in the rooms themselves).
OUR OPINION:
Always aware of its environment, this property has even incorporated pre-Inca terracing into its buildings. We applaud its approach to its surroundings, and it also feels like one of the most remote choices in the Sacred Valley.
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Photos of Explora Valle Sagrado
Standard Room, Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Restaurant, Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Dining room at Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Outdoor pool and spa (Bathing House), Explora
View from the terrace bar at Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Explora Valle Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas
Sundowners at the Explora
Rooms
The Explora Valle Sagrado's 44 standard rooms and six suites all offer views of the corn plantations and mountains surrounding the property. Each room has been designed to allow for quiet and privacy, with TV and Wi-Fi limited to common areas. By making use of natural air currents, and with acute attention to ventilation, the rooms remain cool and comfortable all year round.
Location
Situated on a working corn, quinoa and kiwicha plantation just outside the small village of Urquillos, the Explora Valle Sagrado is ideally located within the Sacred Valley.
Food and drink
An all-inclusive hotel, the Explora Valle Sagrado serves a buffet breakfast and lunch and dinner menus revolving around local cuisine. Canapes are served with drinks in the evening and meals are always matched with wines. The focus on meals is to keep guests feeling light yet ready for their days of exploration.
Families
Families are welcome at the hotel, with activities available for all ages and abilities.
Facilities and activities
The Pumacahua Bath House spa is a lovingly restored 17th-century colonial hacienda on the property's corn terraces. It houses a pool, steam rooms, saunas and lounging areas, and massages are available by appointment (for an extra charge). A small shop sells outdoor equipment and clothing.
Tour ideas in Sacred Valley
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Explora Valle Sagrado as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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![Spa, Rio Sagrado, Sacred Valley of Incas]()
Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado
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![Superior Garden Room, El Albergue, Sacred Valley of Incas]()
El Albergue
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![Hotel Pakaritampu, Sacred Valley of Incas]()
Hotel Pakaritampu
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![Grounds of Hotel Sol y Luna, Sacred Valley]()
Hotel Sol y Luna
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Andean highlands mountain biking excursion ![Sacred Valley of Incas, Peru]()
Andean highlands mountain biking excursion
Andean highlands mountain biking excursion
This incredibly scenic ride starts in the Andean highlands around Chinchero (3,727 m) and ends beside the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You cycle amid traditional Andean communities where the way of life has changed very little since the Spanish arrived nearly 500 years ago.
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Chinchero market & ruins ![Chinchero market]()
Chinchero market & ruins
Chinchero market & ruins
During your day of exploration, you visit the colorful local market in the town of Chinchero. This is one of the most traditional markets in all of South America, and you will be surrounded by locals in their traditional dress all buying and selling their produce.
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Day hike to Machu Picchu ![Hiking on the Salkantay Trek]()
Day hike to Machu Picchu
Day hike to Machu Picchu
A trek (KM 104 Trail) from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, arriving at the Inti Punku Sun Gate for an unforgettable view of Machu Picchu.
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Sacred Valley and nearby places
- Machu Picchu 36 miles away
- Cuzco 14 miles away
- The Southern Amazon 113 miles away
- Colca Canyon 157 miles away
- Arequipa 215 miles away
- Puno 220 miles away
- Lake Titicaca 234 miles away
- Paracas Nature Reserve 282 miles away
- Lima 349 miles away
- Trujillo 597 miles away