Stories: Aracari Review

A highlight of southern Peru, the Colca Canyon creates a spectacularly dramatic landscape with bountiful adventure activities as well as opportunities for relaxation in nature. In the midst of colonial villages, the second deepest canyon in the world, and thousands of Inca terraces, are some beautiful luxury hotels to make your stay in this region comfortable and memorable. Below, Aracari has hand selected our top picks for the best luxury hotels Colca that can be arranged as a part of a private, tailormade trip to Peru. The Best Luxury Hotels Colca: Aracari's Top Picks Colca Lodge Right on the banks of the Colca River is Colca Lodge, a hotel with spectacular canyon views and natural hot springs. One of the best luxury hotels in Colca, Colca Lodge's setting is intimately natural and is the ideal base for exploring the wonders and landscapes of the region. The property draws on rustic, traditional-style architecture and natural materials, using stone, adobe, thatch and wood panels. The 45 rooms are cozy, and feel well integrated into the natural environment that surrounds them and Aracari can make sure you stay in the hotel's recently built rooms for a more comfortable experience. The highlight of the grounds are the four private, thermal baths of varying temperatures that are the perfect place to end a day of exploring the mountainous surroundings. Belmond Las Casitas The most luxurious option in the Colca region, Belmond Las Casitas is a lush haven of 20 private, separate bungalows, or 'casitas' spread across a 59 acre property. The property is decorated with traditional touches, and equipped with every modern luxury including Wi-Fi and iPod docks in every room. The casitas are strategically built within the property to maintain privacy, and maximize the garden or valley views (which in our opinion aren't dramatically different). They have heated floors, a spacious sitting area, comfortable double or twin beds, and