Your stay — Tambo Real Cottage
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The Property — Tambo Real Cottage
Tambo Real Cottage is a modest three-star lodge on the outskirts of Anta, built around a central courtyard with a small garden. Rooms are simple and clean, with locally woven textiles on the beds and hot-water showers that actually work. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet base to explore the Sacred Valley without paying Cusco prices. Standing in the lobby, you smell woodsmoke from the common-room fireplace and hear the desk staff sorting tomorrow’s van pickups.
Chronicles of Anta
Anta was founded in the 16th century by Spanish colonists on an Inca settlement called Antawaylla, meaning ‘copper plain’. It developed as an agricultural hub, with colonial-era churches like San Pedro de Anta anchoring the main plaza. Today it is a sleepy provincial capital of 15,000 people, bypassed by most tourists racing to Ollantaytambo. Its contemporary identity is shaped by a market on Sundays and a steady hum of mototaxis ferrying locals between fields of corn and quinoa.
Best Time to Visit
Full Anta guide →Best months
May, June, July: clear skies and little rain, ideal for hiking around nearby ruins like Huchuy Qosqo. Crowds are manageable because most tourists stop in Pisac or Urubamba, not Anta itself.
Peak / festival surge
June peaks for Inti Raymi (24 June) and the Cusco region’s winter solstice festivals; hotel prices in Anta jump 20–30% as overflow from Cusco city fills local rooms. Book by March if you want a bed.
Budget shoulder season
April and August offer drier weather than the wet season but lower prices than peak June. You might get a room for 30% less; paths are less dusty, and the valley is still green.
Weather & packing
Anta sits at 3,340m — the night-time temperature can drop to 1°C in July even with sunny days. Pack a thermal base layer and a windproof jacket for early mornings and evenings.
Live City Briefing — Anta
- The Anta–Cusco road is under partial construction until December 2026; allow an extra 30 minutes for the 40-minute drive and expect dust during the day.
- The new municipal market on Avenida Los Incas opened in March 2026 — it now has a clean food court serving local chicharrón and trucha frita.
- Dry-season water restrictions are in effect for July 2026 across the Sacred Valley; Tambo Real Cottage has a backup tank, but guests should minimise long showers.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tambo Real Cottage, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (the highest floor in the building) to minimise noise from above and street activity. Facing away from the main street (likely Highway 3S through Anta) will be quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or facing the street, due to foot traffic, potential late-arriving guests, and street noise from vehicles on the main road through Anta.
Best views
Views from higher floors may show the surrounding Andean hills or the town of Anta. Rooms facing away from the main street could offer a quieter perspective of local life or mountains.
Quietest floors
The top floor is the quietest. If there is a second floor, that would be the best bet; if the building has three floors, the third floor is quietest.
🔊 Noise notes
Anta is a small town, but its main street (likely the road connecting Cusco to Urubamba) carries traffic, including buses and trucks, especially during daytime. Markets and local festivities can create occasional noise.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask about off-street parking at check-in; street parking is limited and may be busy. 2. Request a room at the back of the hotel (away from the street-facing side) for significantly reduced noise from passing vehicles.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Tambo Real Cottage
Free Wi-Fi in all areas. Speed around 5 Mbps; no login required.
No lift. Rooms on upper floors accessed by stairs only.
No physical newspapers or digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out fee is 50% of nightly rate until 14:00.
Free for guests on check-in/out days; secure room.
No step-free access; ground floor rooms have a step at entrance. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Free on-site parking for 4 cars, no reservation needed. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidental hold at check-in.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Change money at banks or official exchange houses (casas de cambio) in the city; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless common, but Sol cash needed for markets and small buses.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5–10% if service isn't included. Taxis: no tip. Hotel staff: small change (a few soles) for porters or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic black coffee at a local cafe or juice stand costs about 3–5 soles; espresso-based drinks slightly more.
Menu del día (set lunch) with soup, main, and drink at a local eatery runs 10–15 soles.
A main course at a simple restaurant, such as lomo saltado or pollo a la brasa, costs around 15–25 soles.
Anta's main plaza and surrounding streets have stalls selling anticuchos, tamales, and empanadas for 3–8 soles each; look for busy spots.
Supermarket chains like Plaza Vea or Wong are not common here; locals use small bodegas and the daily market near the plaza for fresh produce and basics.
The central market near the plaza has stalls selling basic clothing and footwear at low prices; for more variety, head to Cusco.
Colectivos (shared minivans) within Anta cost about 1–2 soles per ride. From the airport in Cusco (CUZ), take a bus to the city centre (2 soles) then a colectivo to Anta (5 soles); direct taxis from the airport are 80–100 soles.
Eat at market stalls and set-menu lunch spots for the best value. Always carry small notes and coins for buses and market purchases. Negotiate at markets but be polite and firm.
Good to know — Anta
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
AntaAnta is a town in Cusco Region, Peru. For emergencies, call 105 (police), 107 (ambulance), or 116 (fire). The nearest hospital is Hospital de Apoyo de Anta (Calle Grau s/n, Anta). For non-urgent assistance, contact the municipal police at 084-206-001.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Anta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Tambo Real Cottage
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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💡 Nearest train station is in Ollantaytambo or Poroy, both at least 30km away. Not practical for Anta.
Av. Grau (Cusco market) → Anta main square
💡 Shared minibuses leave when full. From the square, take a mototaxi to Refugios Salkantay for 5 soles. Payment exact change preferred.
Urubamba town centre → Refugios Salkantay, Anta
💡 Ask for a driver from the Urubamba taxi stand – they know the dirt-road shortcut to Anta. Confirm price before getting in.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) → Refugios Salkantay, Anta
💡 Book via WhatsApp a day ahead for a fixed rate. Drivers meet you at arrivals with a sign. Pay at the hotel, not upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Tambo Real Cottage?
Request a room on the top floor (the highest floor in the building) to minimise noise from above and street activity. Facing away from the main street (likely Highway 3S through Anta) will be quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tambo Real Cottage?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or facing the street, due to foot traffic, potential late-arriving guests, and street noise from vehicles on the main road through Anta.
Is Tambo Real Cottage noisy?
Anta is a small town, but its main street (likely the road connecting Cusco to Urubamba) carries traffic, including buses and trucks, especially during daytime. Markets and local festivities can create occasional noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Tambo Real Cottage?
Views from higher floors may show the surrounding Andean hills or the town of Anta. Rooms facing away from the main street could offer a quieter perspective of local life or mountains.
What are insider tips for staying at Tambo Real Cottage?
1. If you drive, ask about off-street parking at check-in; street parking is limited and may be busy. 2. Request a room at the back of the hotel (away from the street-facing side) for significantly reduced noise from passing vehicles.
What time is check-in at Tambo Real Cottage?
Check-in at Tambo Real Cottage is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tambo Real Cottage have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all areas. Speed around 5 Mbps; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tambo Real Cottage?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tambo Real Cottage?
Menu del día (set lunch) with soup, main, and drink at a local eatery runs 10–15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tambo Real Cottage?
Colectivos (shared minivans) within Anta cost about 1–2 soles per ride. From the airport in Cusco (CUZ), take a bus to the city centre (2 soles) then a colectivo to Anta (5 soles); direct taxis from the airport are 80–100 soles.
When is the best time to visit Anta?
May, June, July: clear skies and little rain, ideal for hiking around nearby ruins like Huchuy Qosqo. Crowds are manageable because most tourists stop in Pisac or Urubamba, not Anta itself.
Top Attractions in Anta
💡 Ask the caretaker to ring the bell—he might let you up the tower for a few soles.
💡 The hotdog stand near the entrance is run by a friendly couple—try the one with salsa criolla.
💡 Go on a Sunday morning—there's often a small market selling local cheese and bread.
💡 Best at sunset—bring a torch for the walk back downhill.
💡 Entry costs 5 soles, but students and seniors get in for 2. Take a photo of the exhibits—no flash allowed.