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.

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

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.

All rooms have modern private bathrooms.

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.

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.