San Agustin Monasterio de la Recoleta

In the heart of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, just 76 km from Cusco. It sits on Jr. Recoleta s/n a five-minute walk from Iglesia de Urubamba and the Plaza de Armas. About an hour-and-a-half by train from Machu Picchu and close to Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Maras and Moray.

This boutique hotel occupies a 17th-century monastery, carefully remodeled in 2007 to marry monastic mystique with modern comfort. The vibe nods to colonial art and spiritual tradition. There are 32 guestrooms and Suite Deluxe options with separate living rooms; rooms include minibars, LCD TVs, safes, blackout drapes and private baths with rainfall showerheads. Heating is centrally controlled and active only during set hours. At 2,700 m.a.s.l. it’s an easy stop for acclimatization in the Sacred Valley.

Find a restaurant and bar/lounge on site, plus a terrace and garden for valley views. Complimentary wireless internet, free self-parking, game rooms and a 24-hour reception keep things easy. Concierge and wedding services are available, and the hotel offers roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge. Room service runs during limited hours.

Featured business center and complimentary wireless internet keep you connected. A 24-hour front desk and on-site services make working or planning tours simple.

Recoleta restaurant serves guests on site and includes a bar/lounge for cocktails. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, with room service offered during limited hours.