Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca  

Set on the Colca River in the Coporaque district (near Yanque) and about 10 minutes from Chivay, this riverside resort sits in the heart of the Colca Valley. Expect sweeping Andean mountain views and condor sightings; nearby highlights include the Church of Coporaque, Cerro Yurac Ccacca, the San Antonio Pre-Inca Ruins and Uyu Uyu. Arequipa’s Rodríguez Ballón airport is the primary gateway (roughly 174 km away).

A dreamlike lodge steeped in Andean and colonial tradition, it welcomes guests with an old watermill at the entrance, lush gardens and wide mountain vistas. Rooms (41 total) are warmly decorated and feature minibars, Smart TVs, bathtubs, hair dryers, safes and desks—modern comfort with local character. Nights here are legendary: clear, star-filled skies and the occasional shooting star.

Recharge at a full-service spa with massages, soak in indoor and outdoor pools, or burn energy in the arcade/game room and table tennis area. Onsite extras include a sauna, chapel, library, concierge and tour desk for Colca Valley excursions. Wake up to crisp mountain air along the riverbank and stroll the gardens for prime condor-watching moments.

A business center and 24-hour front desk support meetings and events, with complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property. Practical services include dry cleaning, laundry and free self-parking.

Dine on regional cuisine at the on-site restaurant, unwind at the bar/lounge, or order 24-hour room service. A complimentary full breakfast featuring local flavors is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.