Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon
Peru
Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon
Fundo La Curiña s/n Yanque, Anansaya, Caylloma, Arequipa,
Colca Canyon,
Peru
www.belmond.com/las-casitas-colca-canyon
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Belmond LTD
Date of Creation
March 2014
Hotel General Manager
Miguel Melgar
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury Hotel
Development strategy
Corporate brand development strategy
Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon
History & Story
Surrounded by the spellbinding landscapes of Peru’s Colca Canyon, Las Casitas, a Belmond Hotel, offers the ultimate Andean escape. Meandering pathways lead through lush gardens to 20 individual cottages. Each is a personal sanctuary blending rich Peruvian textures, glowing fireplaces and private plunge pools. Garden and valley views take the breath away.
Guests can relax by the freeform swimming pool, built from local stone and designed to blend in with the surroundings. Or visit Samay Spa, a haven of tranquility nestled among eucalyptus groves. Soothing treatments pay homage to timeless Andean rituals and feature local ingredients, from mineral-rich clays to avocado.
A small farm on site is home to a prickly pear orchard, five natural greenhouses and friendly alpacas – which guests are invited to feed – as well as horses, pigs and guinea pigs. Keen anglers can arrange to fish for trout in the hotel’s pond.
At Curiña restaurant guests dine on sumptuous Arequipan specialities, such as native stews, purple corn, local cheeses and mountain honey. Fresh vegetables are harvested each day from the organic gardens. Alfresco dining can be enjoyed on the scenic terrace. For pisco-based cocktails and enticingly fresh drinks, Puccq’io bar offers an inviting setting overlooking the verdant landscape.
When activity calls, hiking, cycling and horse riding adventures await in the canyon. Rich bird watching opportunities include marveling at the soaring raptors over Condor’s Cross and spotting woodpeckers, eagles and the world’s largest hummingbirds. Outdoor painting, cookery classes and orchard tea sessions continue guests’ immersion into the spirit of the Andes.
Date Renewal
July 2008
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Spacious Casitas, exclusive setting, private terrace with hot tub and best location in Colca Canyon. TV and dvd’s available upon request. Backed by Trip Advisors Travelers choice Award 2017 and Excellence award.
Location
Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon covers twenty four hectares of the Colca Canyon, on the left bank of the Colca River. Colca Canyon, located in Southern Peru, is one of the deepest canyons in the world. It reaches depths of 10,725ft and runs a distance of over 100km.
Key sites/activities in the area
Tea in the orchard
Star gazing
Cookery classes
Farm visit
Pisco sour lessons
Alpaca feeding
Cycling and walking
Landscape painting
Peruvian paso horse riding
Trout fishing
Children’s Corner
Children are invited to have cookie baking lessons and feeding the baby alpacas that live in the hotel. They can also take part in fishing from the hotel’s pond.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• 3 Casitas with Garden View:
Each generous casita measures 120 sq m, of which 80 sq m is relaxing indoor space. The delightful bungalows comprise a foyer, lounge, sleeping area, private terrace and heated plunge pool. Luxurious marble bathrooms feature indoor and outdoor showers.
• 16 Casitas with Valley View:
These expansive casitas measure 120 sq m, of which 80 sq m comprises the foyer, lounge and sleeping area. Magnificent views of the Colca valley can be enjoyed from the private terrace, which features a heated plunge pool. Marble bathrooms include both indoor and outdoor showers.
• 1 Presidential Casita:
The ultimate casita takes luxury to a higher realm. With a private terrace and heated pool, a spacious bedroom, dining room, lounge area with fireplace and generous bathroom, the Presidential Casita is the perfect place to disconnect from the world in style.
Restaurants & Bars
• Curiña Restaurant, located in the main building of the hotel, offers one of the most memorable dining experiences in Peru.
• Puccq’io Bar is a place designed to beat all your expectations and enjoy delicious cocktails prepared from macerated homegrown herbs and fruits from our bio-garden which will delight your senses.
Wellness
At Samay Spa the healing energy of the rocks is captured in an exclusive menu of revitalizing treatments and rituals. Hypnotic views of the canyon ease you into a deep sense of tranquillity while nurturing therapies, drawing on the rejuvenating power of indigenous products and fresh herbs, leave you soothed, refreshed and at one with the world.
• The Pool
Relax and unwind in our free-form swimming pool. Built using stone sourced from the Colca Valley, the pool is designed to blend in with the stunning surroundings. It’s the perfect place to soak up the views of the Andean terraces.
• The Library
Savor the company of a good book. Our inviting library also provides a computer with internet.
Extra Notable Features
• There is an extensive vegetable garden on the property where organic produce is grown for our kitchens.
• Organic garden
Hotel and restaurant Awards
Trip Advisor – Travellers’ Choice Awards 2017 – “Top 25 Small Hotels – South America”- #24 Top Hotel.