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 […]
Introducing the newly-launched website, with in-depth details about our four projects The Sol y Luna Foundation was founded in 1998 by Petit Miribel who moved to Peru’s Sacred Valley driven by a desire to do something useful; to live a life that would be beneficial to others. In 2000, Petit […]
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 […]
“Rich in culture, history and intrigue – the most magical spots that America’s lower hemisphere has to offer” – Wanderlust Wanderlust, the UK’s leading independent – and multiple award-winning – travel magazine, recently published a run-down of 21 incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Latin America. And the best bit […]
What’s the driving force behind your trip to Peru? For many people, the reason they long to travel to the region of Cuzco is to explore the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Iconic the world-over, the ancient Inca city lay hidden for many years thanks to its elevated location on […]