Your stay — El Conquistador
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The Property — El Conquistador
El Conquistador is a straightforward three-star hotel in central Yauri, with a small lobby tiled in local stone and a desk staffed by one person who likely handles check-in, tour booking, and the cafe. The USP is reliability: clean rooms with decent hot water, a basic restaurant serving chicharrón and quinoa soup, and a location two blocks from the Plaza de Armas. It suits budget overland travellers or archaeologists heading to the Muyuq Muyuq ruins who need a solid base, not frills.
Chronicles of Yauri
Yauri, officially capital of the Espinar Province, was founded in 1571 as a colonial reducción for Quechua-speaking K'anas communities forced into settled villages. Spanish planners laid out a grid centred on a plaza, with a sturdy adobe church that still anchors the square. Today it's a workaday market town for the surrounding high-altitude farming region, with a modest colonial core of painted facades and a Saturday fair where alpaca wool and potatoes change hands in Quechua. Its identity remains rooted in the K'ana legacy—rural, resilient, and unpolished, far from Cusco's tourist glare.
Best Time to Visit
Full Yauri guide →Best months
May to August: the dry, sunny season with clear skies for hiking to the Apurímac Canyon overlook, and hotel availability high enough to avoid advance booking stress.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest thanks to southern-hemisphere winter school holidays and the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen (16 July) in nearby Paucartambo; El Conquistador prices may climb 20% and rooms fill a week ahead.
Budget shoulder season
September and April offer mild weather with occasional rain, fewer travellers, and rates often 10-15% below peak; the landscape stays green from the wet season.
Weather & packing
Yauri sits at 3,900m — altitude means thin, cold air even at noon, and afternoon sun burns fast. Pack a fleece jacket, thermal base layer, sun hat, and sunscreen SPF 50+; don't rely on the hotel providing a heater.
Live City Briefing — Yauri
- The Cusco–Yauri road (Route 3S) has ongoing resurfacing near Sicuani, adding 30-60 minutes to travel; leave early from Cusco to avoid delays.
- A new public market opened at the edge of town in late 2025, with improved stalls for fresh produce and cooked food — worth visiting for cheap almuerzos.
- July marks the start of the dry season's peak wind in the altiplano; dust devils are common, so carry a bandana or mask for walking outside.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to El Conquistador, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (if 3 storeys) or a higher floor at the back of the building, away from the street. The main road through Yauri can be busy with local traffic, so top-floor rear rooms will be quietest and have better air.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing the street — they'll catch exhaust, dust and noise from passing mototaxis and trucks. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell if noise carries (common in budget hotels).
Best views
Yauri sits in a high valley — a rear-facing upper room will likely overlook the hills and the red rooftops of the town, not the main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (if a 3-storey property) — request a rear-facing room on these floors for the best quiet.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from mototaxis and lorries on Yauri's main drag; possible early-morning market activity nearby. Thin walls are common at this star level — pack earplugs.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask the front desk about parking — street parking can be tight and unlit. 2. Request a room with a window that opens (many budget hotels seal windows or run noisy fans).
- 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 — El Conquistador
Free basic WiFi throughout; sufficient for messaging and email, not for video streaming. No login required — open network
No lift; three-storey building with staircase only
No digital newsstand or physical papers; lobby has a TV tuned to local news
Check-in from 13:00; early bag drop free if room not ready; late check-out until 14:00 for 30 PEN surcharge (subject to availability)
Free at reception; no lockers
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
Small on-site lot with 6 spaces, free, first-come first-served; no EV charging. Public parking on Jirón 28 de Julio and nearby streets, free and unrestricted overnight
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no local tourist tax levied in Yauri)
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged at booking; 200 PEN incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Templo de Santa Ana de Yauri (557 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Santa Ana;JV Ingenieros (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque El Sol — 94 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro Municipal — 440 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 388 m · ~5 min walk
Yuru — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; airport and hotel counters give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most hotels and mid-range restaurants; cash needed for markets, taxis, and street food.
10% at restaurants if service charge isn't included; round up taxi fares; tip porters 2-3 soles.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee at market stalls or bakeries costs about 3–5 soles.
Menú del día at a local eatery: soup, main, drink for 8–12 soles.
Main dish at a bistro or pollería: 12–18 soles.
Anticuchos stalls near the main square or along the riverfront; empanadas from bakeries.
Plaza Vea or Metro are the main budget supermarket chains.
Mercado local or Galerías for basic clothing; no dedicated high-street chains in town.
Colectivos and minibuses cost 1–2 soles per ride; from the airport take the shared van (8 soles) into Yauri.
Eat at menú del día places for lunch; buy snacks at markets not hotels; share mototaxis with locals.
Good to know — Yauri
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Emergency Contacts
YauriYauri is a small town in the Espinar province. For serious emergencies, dial 105 (police), 106 (ambulance), or 116 (fire). Mobile coverage can be patchy in the highlands; keep a local SIM with data. The nearest reliable hospital is Hospital de Apoyo Yauri (Calle Mariscal Castilla), but for serious cases you might need a transfer to Cusco (4 hours by road). Carry a written note of the local police station address: Comisaría PNP Yauri, Jirón San Martín s/n, Espinar. Non-emergency health advice: posta médica (health post) on Avenida Circunvalación.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Yauri, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at El Conquistador
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 388 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Yauri central market (Mercado de Abastos) → El Conquistador Hotel
💡 Flag down any van with 'Conquistador' or 'San Martín' on the windscreen. Pay in coins if possible; drivers often lack change.
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) → El Conquistador Hotel, Yauri
💡 Book via the hotel or a local driver in advance; taxis at the airport charge more. Ask for Jorge at the main rank – he knows the dirt-road shortcuts.
Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa → Yauri bus terminal
💡 Sit on the left side for lake views. Buses stop for bathroom breaks in Imata – buy quinua empanadas there.
Plaza de Armas, Yauri → El Conquistador Hotel
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in. After 11pm, expect S/ 10 – drivers say it’s a 'night surcharge'.
About Yauri
Wikipedia ↗
Yauri, or Espinar, is a town in southern Peru, the capital of Espinar Province in the Cusco Region. It is a city located at an elevation of 3,929 meters above sea level, with an approximate population of 30,000. It is known for its cold climate and occasional snowfall. Nearby is the archaeological s...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at El Conquistador?
Request a room on the top floor (if 3 storeys) or a higher floor at the back of the building, away from the street. The main road through Yauri can be busy with local traffic, so top-floor rear rooms will be quietest and have better air.
Which rooms should I avoid at El Conquistador?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing the street — they'll catch exhaust, dust and noise from passing mototaxis and trucks. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell if noise carries (common in budget hotels).
Is El Conquistador noisy?
Street noise from mototaxis and lorries on Yauri's main drag; possible early-morning market activity nearby. Thin walls are common at this star level — pack earplugs.
Which rooms have the best views at El Conquistador?
Yauri sits in a high valley — a rear-facing upper room will likely overlook the hills and the red rooftops of the town, not the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at El Conquistador?
1. If you arrive by car, ask the front desk about parking — street parking can be tight and unlit. 2. Request a room with a window that opens (many budget hotels seal windows or run noisy fans).
What time is check-in at El Conquistador?
Check-in at El Conquistador is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does El Conquistador have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi throughout; sufficient for messaging and email, not for video streaming. No login required — open network
Is there a city or tourist tax at El Conquistador?
None (no local tourist tax levied in Yauri)
Where can I eat cheaply near El Conquistador?
Menú del día at a local eatery: soup, main, drink for 8–12 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from El Conquistador?
Colectivos and minibuses cost 1–2 soles per ride; from the airport take the shared van (8 soles) into Yauri.
When is the best time to visit Yauri?
May to August: the dry, sunny season with clear skies for hiking to the Apurímac Canyon overlook, and hotel availability high enough to avoid advance booking stress.
Top Attractions in Yauri
💡 Visit just after morning Mass (around 8am) when the doors stay open and the light streams through the windows. No photography during services.
💡 The attendant may open a locked cabinet with mummies if you ask politely. Donations welcome but not required.
💡 Go late afternoon when the light hits the church towers. The wind can be biting, so bring a jacket even in summer.
💡 Head to the back for a bowl of caldo de mondongo (tripe soup) for about 5 soles. Eat where the queue is longest.
💡 The best sorbete de muña (a minty herbal ice cream) is sold from a cart at the northeast corner around 4pm. Try it.