Rio Sagrado
Andean hacienda-meets-luxury retreat. Earthy tones, local stone and wood construction, Peruvian textiles, and zero in-room TVs (by design). The vibe is deliberate calm — staff-to-guest ratios are high, the gardens are immaculate, and baby alpacas roam freely.
Book the Hiram Bingham train as early as possible — it books up fast and departing from the hotel's private station saves significant time versus the bimodal service from Ollantaytambo.
Why It Matters
One of only 23 rooms at a Belmond property with its own private Machu Picchu train station (Hiram Bingham departs right from the grounds). The first hotel in the Sacred Valley with a solar-heated swimming pool. The Mayu Willka Spa has a treatment room with a glass floor over an original Inca stone water channel.
Rio Sagrado sits on the banks of the Urubamba River in Peru's Sacred Valley, built to look like a rural Andean village from the outside — natural stone, wood, and wildflower gardens that actually deliver on the promise. Just 23 rooms, suites, and villas total, which keeps the place genuinely quiet. Situated lower in altitude than Cusco (around 2,700m vs. Cusco's 3,400m), it's the smart first stop for acclimatization before heading up to Machu Picchu — and the hotel's own private train station for the Hiram Bingham makes that next leg seamless.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Deluxe Terrace Room
The entry-level category, but don't let that mislead you. Built from natural stone and wood, each room is unique and looks out over the Urubamba River and down the Sacred Valley from a large private flagstone terrace. Beds face the river deliberately for morning views. No in-room TV — it's a feature, not an oversight. Heated wooden floors in the bathroom.
One king-size or two twin beds · 42 sqm
Garden Junior Suite
More than double the size of a Deluxe Room at 92 sqm. The name says 'junior' but these are generous, single-space rooms with a king or twin queen beds plus full sitting area furniture — sofa, desk, and kitchenette. Bathrooms have large slanted windows so you effectively shower in natural light. Private garden terrace. Illy coffee maker, electric kettle, and mini fridge included; coffee, tea, and water are complimentary.
One king-size or twin queen-size beds · 92 sqm
Villa Maras
The property's Signature Villa — set on the hillside with elevated valley views. Three large bedrooms and bathrooms, full kitchen, dining room, and fireplace. Like Villa Q'inti, it sleeps up to six. The hillside position gives broader panoramic views. Staff can access via golf cart for guests with mobility concerns.
Three bedrooms · 220 sqmVilla Q'inti
A two-story villa that rises out of a riverfront wildflower garden. Three bedrooms upstairs, full living room, dining room, and kitchen downstairs. The villa sleeps up to six guests. Bathrooms have rain showers with slanted glass walls and flowers growing up from outside — like showering in the jungle. Named for the hummingbird (Q'inti in Quechua); a stay includes access to the valley's hummingbird sanctuary.
Three bedrooms · 220 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided tour of the hotel's riverside gardens with the head gardener, an expert in indigenous Andean botany. The grounds include streams designed to evoke Inca water channels.
Guided e-bike ride through the Sacred Valley alongside the Urubamba River, past farming fields and snowcapped mountains. Destination is a lesser-known Inca site at the head of the Inca Trail. For groups of 2+, reserve 24 hours in advance.
Guided horseback rides through the Sacred Valley's rugged mountain terrain.
White water rafting on the Urubamba River, arranged through the hotel.
Meet the hotel's resident alpacas in the gardens. Daily sessions at 8am and 4pm where guests can feed and pet the animals. Subject to weather conditions.
Morning visit to a local sanctuary with Andean landscape views, observing hummingbirds in flight. Begins 8am, 2 hours. For groups of 2+, reserve 24 hours in advance. Villa Q'inti guests get an automatic invitation.
The Belmond Hiram Bingham luxury train departs directly from the hotel's private station. Fine dining, entertainment, and Andean views en route to Machu Picchu — skipping the bimodal bus service other valley hotels require. One of the most requested add-ons.
Sacred offering ceremony led by an Andean Shaman. An offering of thanks to Mother Earth (Pachamama), drawing on Andean and pre-Inca tradition. For groups of 2 or more; reserve 48 hours in advance.
Immersive cooking class focused on Andean gastronomy using ingredients harvested from the hotel's own Andean terraces. Begins at 12pm, lasts 3 hours. For groups of 2+, reserve 48 hours in advance.
Join local llama herders on their ancestral mountain path. Guides share Andean wisdom passed down through generations across sweeping valley landscapes. Ends at an Inca ruin site. Begins 8am, 4 hours, groups of 2+, reserve 48 hours ahead.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Equipped with computers, printers, fax machine, photocopier, and postal service.
Concierge and tour desk to assist with planning Sacred Valley excursions and logistics.
Free WiFi available throughout the property (25+ Mbps).
On-site kitchen garden supplying fresh produce directly to the restaurant. Gardens are extensive and designed with streams reminiscent of Inca water channels. Guided garden tours available.
Late night room service available.
Pets are allowed on request; charges may apply.
The first solar-heated pool in the Sacred Valley. Infinity-edge design overlooking the gardens and river. Pool assistants on hand with towels, drinks, and light dishes. Sunbeds available.
Property participates in EarthCheck sustainability certification program.
Airport shuttle available at additional charge.
The hotel has its own private station for the Hiram Bingham luxury train to Machu Picchu — the only property in the Sacred Valley with this access.
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