‘Great things are done when men and mountains meet’ – William Blake In Incan mythology, there is a word for the spirit of the Andes – ‘Apu’. The Andes are a force to be reckoned with; the longest mountain range in the world, host to some of the highest […]
Discover the ancient village of Chinchero – an Incan settlement, Spanish colonial town and bustling market in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley Anyone intent on discovering a quintessential Inca village must make a beeline for Chinchero, one of the Sacred Valley’s most picturesque, authentic settlements. Known as the birthplace […]
“The announcement that Machu Picchu, the country’s most popular tourism site and one of South America’s bucket-list destinations, is to reopen is as sweet as pan-pipe music to tour firms” – The Telegraph After a brief closure due to local protests, we are happy to share the news that […]
“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle” – Winston Churchill There is a particular bond that horses and their handlers share – a mutual trust, understanding and a connection that few other animals enjoy with their human companions. Perhaps it comes from the unique […]
There are a host of things to keep you busy on a trip to Sol y Luna – read on for a run down of some of our favourite active excursions. Exploring the Sacred Valley The jaw-dropping beauty of the Urubamba Valley, known as El Valle Sagrado de las […]
‘Colour is a power which directly influences the soul’ – Wassily Kandinsky Art, colour, heart and soul are the key ingredients at Sol y Luna, our Relais & Chateaux hotel in Urubamba, Peru. Each casita (little house) is decorated inside and out with vibrant colours and original art. Living […]