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Calle Miraflores 147 | Chinchero-Urubamba, Urubamba 01, Peru
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La Casa de Barro Lodge & Restaurant
Ranked #9 of 18 hotels in Urubamba
5.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
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“A home away from home in Urubamba Valley: beautiful/very clean lodge, amazing service & great food at a fair price.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2010
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This lovely lodge is an oasis located in the Urubamba Valley in the historical town of Chinchero. We (a group of 9 family members) were picked up at the airport by our guide Jose who works with Antonio Zevallos (owner of La Casa de Barro). Even though Chinchero is slightly higher than Cusco, we decided to stay there instead of Cusco for the first night and we do not regret it. We arranged for Jose to give us a tour of the main sites in our way to the lodge for a separate fee and it was all worth it! Since we were all slightly affected by the altitude since we landed in Cusco and had two people with colds in our group, Jose showed us the right amount of sites from strategic sightsee points in the city to allow us to appreciate their beauty without having to exert ourselves more. The tour included Sacsayhuaman ruins. Additionally, he helped us with the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu, boleto turistico, water and other misc items. In all, he picked us up at around 1:00 p.m. and got us to La Casa de Barro in Chinchero at around 6 p.m. Keep in mind that the direct route from Cusco to Chinchero is about 1 to 1.5 hours (~40 Km) depending on traffic. At our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Antonio. He provided some instructions on how to deal with the altitude and showed us the different lodge areas. Our rooms were very clean, colorful and tastefully decorated in a rustic style. The bathrooms were new with lots of hot water and excellent water pressure! Additionally, the rooms were equipped with wall heaters which is a must in this area after sun down. The restaurant has a bar area with great ambiance and soft music. We order some food to the room and we must say that it was exquisite (modern/ecclectic cuisine with great presentation) at a fair price. La Casa de Barro has an area to watch TV and access to a computer. Antonio invited us to view a film about the stone work done by the Incas and other pre-Inca cultures. It worked as a great introduction to our trip to Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo. The sleeping quality at this hotel was great. It was very quiet and we felt very safe. The room price includes a Continental breakfast. This was just perfect as we knew we should not eat a lot (once again) due to the altitude. It included local bread (delicious), juices, hot beverages. Some of us had scrambled eggs and lots of mate de coca. La Casa de Barro is surronded by well kept gardens and mountains and it is entirely fenced. The morning after we continued our way to Ollantaytambo and asked Jose for another tour of the area. Once again, we were not dissapointed :). This tour included: Chinchero town with a wonderful demonstration of the weaving techniques, market, church, streets, shops, Maras town , Moray town, Salineras de Maras (amazing!) and Ollantaytambo town, ruins and market from 9:30 to 6 p.m.
Feel free to ask for the confidential price affectionately named as the "Cossette price" (my sister's name) for the hotel/tour package. We think is a great value due to the quality of the service both at the lodge and from our guide. Don't be fooled by the street in which it is located (unpaved, rather rustic) because once you enter its garden, you will feel in an oasis in the heart of Urubamba valley.
We had a great time in this portion of our trip. Thanks to Antonio and Jose!

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Atlanta
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Beutiful Lodge in Chinchero With Outstanding Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2010
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person found this review helpful

My partner and I, went to chichero to get away from CUZCO, we were recommended to this place by one of the travel agents in Cuzco. We arrived to this location 4 hours late, they were expecting us at 9AM! and we didnt make it till 2PM. We had an amazing time at this place. The service was impecable; the food was great as well. The rooms what can i say very charming and romantic. These were one of the only rooms in the CUZCO area with an A/C and a Heater. The bed is very comfortable; and the owner goes beyond and above to make sure everytrhing is in order an in place. I am really happy to see that every reviewer has said the same. This is the place to stay in the Valley area; and would be an amazing base to go to MARAS/MORAY and the Salineras. This place is spotless clean; with nice great HOT Watter for showers, a beutiful ground area, I travel a lot and this was one of the best places me and my partner stayed in the entire Peru area.

Thanks!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“An unforgetable stay - A perfect place to get to know the Inca history & culture”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2010

We have been to lovely hotels in many countries but this place is unlike any other. I rarely write a review but this one is a must. The hosts: Antonio treats you like his guests. We tried to be trapped in the overly crowded touristic spots as little as possible. The stay here couldn't have been better. Antonio drove us in his car to the little town nearby, to a very large Inca site where there was no one in sight. We even stopped by a village festival when we drove past it in the middle of nowhere. Such a lovely family and such a lovely place. Food: The food was top notch. Fusion cuisine done right. Hotel: Clean and tastefully decorated. The outside patio where we lunched everyday had a clear gorgeous view of the Andes. Overall, if you're thinking about getting to know the Inca history and culture, go here for a very pleasant and totally unique experience. We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Centennial, Colorado
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Delightful hotel with warm and attentive hosts.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2010
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Driving the main road through Chinchero, which was under construction, I had low expectations. But when we arrived at La Casa De Barro, with their beautiful yard, comfortable and cheerful rooms and gracious host and hostess I knew we would have a pleasant stay. They were very accommodating for children and had books, games, toys, bikes, gathering places and three dogs that captured the affection of our kids. The onsite restaurant served generous portions of food.
We had laundry done while we stayed there but forgot to take into account drying time (on a rainy day) as they don't have a heated tumble dryer, so think twice before doing laundry if you are leaving for a trek. The hot water also needs to be turned on before you shower so make sure to double check that before you want to bathe.
Our host, Antonio, took us on a walking tour of the weaving center and the historic ruins and shared funny and fascinating stories of the Inca history. I especially enjoyed the beautiful mountains, valley and waterfall. I'd love to hike that portion of the Inca trail sometime. Overall, I loved staying at this hotel and will stay there again when I return.

  • Stayed March 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Calgary
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The most beautiful stay in Peru”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2010
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For those who think Chinchero is not worth a stop, think again! We were so pleasantly surprised to find this quaint little hotel in the charming town of Chinchero. Chinchero itself is highly underrated and really worth a visit. The hotel has only been open 7 months and the owners are delightful. The rooms are clean, quaint and the bathrooms spotless. The restaurant boasts a delightful menu with huge portions and the prices are not to be believed. The setting cannot be matched with snow-covered peaks visable from the balcony and a beautiful terrace and garden from which to view them. The family's friendly dogs, Estrella (star) and Luna (moon) are the welcoming committee for the hotel. It was such a lovely visit and we cannot wait to return!

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Calle Miraflores 147 | Chinchero-Urubamba, Urubamba 01, Peru
Price range (per night):* INR2,787 - 3,901

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