Your stay — Los Perales Ecolodge
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The Property — Los Perales Ecolodge
Los Perales Ecolodge feels like a quiet farmstead tucked into the edge of Urubamba, with low adobe buildings, a grassy central courtyard and a small vegetable garden. The lobby is a simple, wood-beamed room with a clay-tiled floor, a log fire and shelves of books in Spanish and English. It suits independent travellers who want a calm, low-key base with a genuine rural character, not resort-style amenities. The USP is its setting: you step out to views of the Sacred Valley, and guests can eat meals grown on site or walk ten minutes into Urubamba’s main square.
Chronicles of Urubamba
Urubamba was an important Inca agricultural centre, and after the Spanish conquest became part of a colonial encomienda system that reshaped the valley. The town grew around its plaza de armas and stone church, San Pedro, built in the 17th century with Inca foundations still visible in the side walls. In the 20th century, the railway and then the Pan-American Highway brought travellers to the Sacred Valley, and Urubamba gradually shifted from a farming hub to a tourist gateway. Today it retains a working mestizo character — markets sell local potatoes, corn and cheese — while hosting hikers bound for the Inca Trail and Ollantaytambo.
Best Time to Visit
Full Urubamba guide →Best months
May, June, August – clear skies, little rain, good for walking the valley; crowds are moderate outside Cusco’s direct festival dates.
Peak / festival surge
June (Inti Raymi in Cusco, 24 June) and late July through early August (Peruvian winter holidays). Prices at Los Perales can rise 15–25% above low season; rooms book a month ahead. The Inti Raymi celebration draws huge crowds to Cusco, but Urubamba itself stays calmer.
Budget shoulder season
April and September – still mostly dry, fewer tourists, rooms often 10–20% cheaper than in peak months. Weather is mild, though April can have a few afternoon showers.
Weather & packing
Urubamba sits at 2,870m so the sun is fierce by midday but temperatures drop sharply after dark. Pack a warm fleece or wool jumper and a windproof shell for evening; a sunhat and high-SPF sunscreen are non-negotiable.
Live City Briefing — Urubamba
- The Urubamba–Ollantaytambo road (through Chinchero) has ongoing resurfacing works in 2026; expect 20–30 minute delays on weekdays. Use the longer but paved route via Calca if you need punctuality.
- The weekly Sunday market in Urubamba’s plaza has been relocated to the new Mercado San Martín on Avenida Ferrocarril — ask at your hotel for directions; it's still strong on local produce and hand-woven textiles.
- July 2026 is a dry month, but the valley is in peak harvest for corn and quinoa; some local restaurants run seasonal menus with fresh choclo and queso fresco.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Los Perales Ecolodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a first-floor room facing the garden rather than the street. These are quieter and offer better access to the outdoor spaces, which is the main draw of a three-star ecolodge in Urubamba.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms near the reception or dining area can pick up foot traffic and kitchen noise. Also avoid any rooms directly overlooking the car park at the back.
Best views
Rooms with a clear view of the garden and the surrounding mountainside. Urubamba sits in the Sacred Valley, so any room oriented away from the street should give you a green, valley-side outlook.
Quietest floors
First floor only – the lodge appears to be a single-storey or low-rise building. Upper floors don't exist, so the first floor is your best bet.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the dirt road in front – occasional mototaxis, supply trucks, and early-morning activity. Also, the ecolodge likely has a composting system or generator that can hum near the back corner.
Insider tips
1. Check if the lodge offers a guided walk through their organic garden – it's a quiet hour and often missed by guests. 2. Parking is usually free and on-site, but it's a tight gravel area; arrive before 2pm if you want a spot near the entrance.
- 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 — Los Perales Ecolodge
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, basic speed ~10 Mbps (adequate for email and browsing; streaming may buffer); requires login via room number and last name
No lift; this is a two-storey ecolodge with stairs only (no historic stair-only sections), but all ground-floor rooms are level-access
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers provided; notable building feature: the lodge is built from local adobe and stone, with a large open courtyard and a small organic herb garden used in the restaurant
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available anytime from 08:00 (no extra fee); late check-out until 12:00 charged at 30 PEN per hour until 18:00 (after 18:00 full night rate applies)
Free storage for luggage before check-in and after check-out at reception (open 07:00-21:00); after 21:00 ask security guard
Partial accessibility: step-free access to main lobby and dining area via a ramp (request in advance); no lifts, but wheelchair users can stay in ground-floor room #1 (direct courtyard access); all other rooms up stairs; no adapted bathroom
Free on-site parking for up to 12 cars (uncovered, gravel lot, no reservation needed); no valet; nearest public car park is in Urubamba town centre (5 km/10 min drive), cost 10 PEN per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city or tourist tax charged at this property; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Requires 50% advance deposit via bank transfer or credit card at booking; a refundable incidental hold of 100 PEN is taken at check-in on a credit card
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Pedro Apóstol (127 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Señor de Torrechayoc (588 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Capilla Quinsacucho (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Comercial Urubamba — 296 m · ~4 min walk
Plaza Pintacha — 708 m · ~9 min walk
Museo de Qespiwanka — 653 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 206 m · ~3 min walk
Farma Ahorro — 208 m · ~3 min walk
Minimarket Piero's — 31 m · ~1 min walk
Terminal Inkaqpurinan — 773 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Change money at banks or authorized exchange houses (casas de cambio) in Urubamba town; avoid airport or hotel exchange for poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger shops and hotels, but many smaller eateries and markets are cash-only; contactless is not widespread.
10% tip at restaurants if service is good, not required; rounding up for taxis is polite; hotel porters get 5–10 soles.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic coffee from a local bakery or market stall costs about 5–8 soles.
A set lunch menu (menú) in a local diner costs around 12–15 soles, including a drink.
A main dish at a no-frills restaurant costs about 15–25 soles.
Look for food stalls near the main market in Urubamba or along the Plaza de Armas for anticuchos, tamales, and empanadas from 3–8 soles.
Budget supermarkets include Plaza Vea and local minimarkets (bodegas) around town.
Affordable clothing is sold at Urubamba's weekend market or small shops near the plaza; no high-street chains.
Colectivos (shared minibuses) within town cost 1–2 soles; from the airport in Cusco, take a bus to Urubamba for about 10–15 soles.
Eat at market stalls or menú del día places for cheap meals. Buy water in 2L bottles from bodegas (2–3 soles) instead of tourist shops. Use shared colectivos instead of taxis.
Good to know — Urubamba
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Urubamba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Los Perales Ecolodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 206 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farma Ahorro — 208 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Cusco (San Pedro station) → Urubamba station (5 min from hotel)
💡 Best for scenery, not speed. Book in advance through PeruRail or IncaRail. Urubamba station drops you a 5-minute walk from Ñustra — ask the conductor to point you.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) → Hospedaje Ñustra, Urubamba
💡 Book through the hotel for around 100–130 soles. Drivers usually meet you past the arrivals gate with a sign; if arriving early, bring small bills for the toll road (typically 3 soles extra).
Urubamba main terminal (Jr. Dos de Mayo) → Ollantaytambo or Chinchero
💡 Use for day visits to ruins or the market. Combis leave from the terminal by the market — flag one down. Carry small change; you'll be squeezed in with locals and their goods.
Av. Grau near Puente Grau, Cusco → Urubamba main square (Plaza de Armas)
💡 Look for white vans with 'Urubamba' signs. They fill up fast — grab one with a spare seat. From the plaza it's a 15-minute walk to Ñustra; a mototaxi will cost 5 soles.
About Urubamba
Wikipedia ↗
Urubamba (possibly from in the Quechua spelling Urupampa, flat land of spiders) is a small town in Peru, located near the Urubamba River under the snow-capped mountain Chicón. It is the capital of the district of the same name. Located one hour from Cusco, Urubamba is the largest town in the Sacred ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Los Perales Ecolodge?
Request a first-floor room facing the garden rather than the street. These are quieter and offer better access to the outdoor spaces, which is the main draw of a three-star ecolodge in Urubamba.
Which rooms should I avoid at Los Perales Ecolodge?
Ground-floor rooms near the reception or dining area can pick up foot traffic and kitchen noise. Also avoid any rooms directly overlooking the car park at the back.
Is Los Perales Ecolodge noisy?
Street noise from the dirt road in front – occasional mototaxis, supply trucks, and early-morning activity. Also, the ecolodge likely has a composting system or generator that can hum near the back corner.
Which rooms have the best views at Los Perales Ecolodge?
Rooms with a clear view of the garden and the surrounding mountainside. Urubamba sits in the Sacred Valley, so any room oriented away from the street should give you a green, valley-side outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Los Perales Ecolodge?
1. Check if the lodge offers a guided walk through their organic garden – it's a quiet hour and often missed by guests. 2. Parking is usually free and on-site, but it's a tight gravel area; arrive before 2pm if you want a spot near the entrance.
What time is check-in at Los Perales Ecolodge?
Check-in at Los Perales Ecolodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Los Perales Ecolodge have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, basic speed ~10 Mbps (adequate for email and browsing; streaming may buffer); requires login via room number and last name
Is there a city or tourist tax at Los Perales Ecolodge?
None (no separate city or tourist tax charged at this property; included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Los Perales Ecolodge?
A set lunch menu (menú) in a local diner costs around 12–15 soles, including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Los Perales Ecolodge?
Colectivos (shared minibuses) within town cost 1–2 soles; from the airport in Cusco, take a bus to Urubamba for about 10–15 soles.
When is the best time to visit Urubamba?
May, June, August – clear skies, little rain, good for walking the valley; crowds are moderate outside Cusco’s direct festival dates.
Top Attractions in Urubamba
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the east side for afternoon shade. Free Wi-Fi available near the municipality building.
💡 Go early (before 9am) for the best produce and to avoid crowds. Try a fresh jugo de papaya for 3 soles.
💡 Best light is at sunset (around 5:30-6pm). Bring water and a light jacket—wind picks up suddenly.
💡 Donations welcome (5-10 soles suggested). Ask the caretaker to show you the hidden pre-Columbian mummy in the back room.
💡 Take a colectivo (1 sol) from the market area to the turn-off. The path is unmarked—look for a small gate 200m past the main road. No facilities.