Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado

The Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado isn't far from Cusco, in a beautiful setting in the Sacred Valley on the lush green banks of the Urubamba River, framed by mountains.

Striking minimalist interiors with traditional Inca-style touches are the order of the day at Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado. There are 21 rooms and suites and two private villas, which are perfect for families. They come with plush beds featuring colourful Peruvian embroidery, private terraces and marble bathrooms, while the villas have kitchens, dining rooms and fireplaces. Best of all, whatever room category you choose, you’ll wake to beautiful views of the Urubamba River.

The El Huerto restaurant serves a fusion of Peruvian and international dishes, which is expertly prepared using fruit, vegetables and spices from the hotel’s own organic gardens. You can eat either inside or outside on the terrace, or have lunch by the river at El Jardin.

The El Huerto bar is a great place to relax with a drink before or after dinner - try the signature Rio Sagrado cocktail, a blend of pisco, mint, apple liqueur and coconut cream. 

The children will love feeding the resident alpacas, while you can relax with a treatment in the hotel's blissful spa, or take a dip in the pool while admiring the mountain views.

Hike along the Urubamba River with a picnic, head off for a day of rock climbing, river rafting or paragliding, or join a cookery class and learn to make ceviche or the famous Peruvian pisco, followed by a tasting.