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 […]
“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 […]
Sol y Luna founder, Petit Miribel, has lived her life practicing “community engagement” in Peru’s Sacred Valley. In 1998, she moved to the area with her husband Franz, soon founding the Sol y Luna Foundation to support local education facilities. Hotel Sol y Luna quickly followed, built to help raise […]
‘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 […]
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas on a horseback or mountain bike adventure through Peru’s Sacred Valley The wonders of the ancient Inca civilisation are, for most visitors, one of the most exciting aspects of a journey through Peru. Along with the famous ruins of Inca Citadel of […]
“All the food is art. It’s a canvas of Peru”. When award-winning British author Natasha Pulley visited Peru, she let her taste buds lead the way. Her trip was built around a simple philosophy, as she explains in the UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper. “One of the best ways to start […]