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Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon
Yanque, Peru · Belmond · Apex Luxury
Twenty private casitas strung along the left bank of the Colca River — one of the world’s deepest canyons, at 3,300 metres elevation — each with a fireplace and a private heated plunge pool, television deliberately excluded. A MICHELIN Three Keys property in 2025, it sits minutes from the Cruz del Condor viewpoint where Andean condors ride canyon thermals above pre-Inca terracing still farmed today.
- 20 rooms
- Opened 2008
About Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon
- El Algarrobo, the property's restaurant, serves Peruvian-Andean dishes with the canyon spread out below the terrace.
- The resort also picked up Peru's Leading Boutique Hotel title at the 2025 World Travel Awards, on top of its MICHELIN Three Keys.
- Hiking and horseback programs run straight from the property into the high canyon trails around Yanque, no shuttle required.
History
Las Casitas opened in 2008 as a collection of 20 individual casitas — private cottages in the style of Andean highland architecture — set on the left bank of the Colca River in one of the world's deepest canyons. Each casita features rich Peruvian textiles, a fireplace, and a private heated plunge pool. The property is intentionally television-free to encourage immersion in the dramatic natural surroundings.
The setting
Set in the Colca Canyon in southern Peru, near the village of Yanque in the Arequipa region. At 3,300m elevation, the canyon is home to the Andean condor (best viewed from the nearby Cruz del Condor viewpoint) and ancient pre-Inca terracing still in agricultural use. 12 km from village of Chivay. 13 km from colonial-style Church of Maca.
Restaurants and bars
- El Algarrobo Restaurant — Restaurant · Peruvian
- La Casona Bar — Bar
- Curiña — Restaurant · Contemporary Peruvian
- Puccq'io — Restaurant
Experiences
- Condor viewing at Colca Canyon — Set off before dawn to watch the Andean condor rising on thermal winds over the canyon; the Colca Canyon is moments away.
- Hiking trails — Winding trails through terraced hills, reached from the hotel.
- Horseback tours — Horseback riding offered among the hotel's experiences.
- Birdwatching — Birdwatching offered in the Colca Valley setting.
- Picnics and alfresco dining — Picnics and alfresco dining experiences offered by the hotel.
- Transport to La Cruz del Condor — Transport to La Cruz del Condor and other local attractions for an additional fee, with advance booking required.
Amenities
- Private heated plunge pool in each casita
- Fireplaces
- Spa
- Infinity pool with canyon views
- Condor-watching excursions
- Hiking and trekking programs
- Visits to pre-Inca villages and terracing
- Intentionally no TVs
- Sauna
- Horseback riding
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- Peru's Leading Boutique Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Forbes recommended
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice
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