Key Takeaways & Executive Summary
- Tambo del Inka is the only luxury resort in Urubamba with a private railway station directly on hotel grounds.
- Belmond Rio Sagrado offers intimate riverside chalets constructed in authentic Andean stone along the rushing Urubamba River.
- Both resorts offer therapeutic heated indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy circuits designed for deep post-travel muscle relaxation.
- Private masterclasses include organic Andean gardening, ancient pottery workshops, and Pachamanca earth-oven ceremonies.
Why Stay in the Sacred Valley
Far from being just a transit stop on the way to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley is a premier luxury destination blessed with a year-round spring climate, fertile soil, and staggering Andean scenery.
Tambo del Inka: Grandeur & Private Train Access
Part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, Tambo del Inka is an architectural triumph. Its immense lobby is anchored by a monumental stone fireplace and historic tapestries. Its singular advantage is a private train station right on property, allowing guests to step directly onto the train to Machu Picchu.
Belmond Rio Sagrado: Boutique Riverside Charm
Belmond Rio Sagrado offers an intimate country estate vibe with only 23 suites and villas. Guests can pet baby alpacas on manicured riverside lawns, enjoy private barbecues, and unwind in secluded stone chalets.
Andean Hydrotherapy & Wellness
Both properties feature acclaimed wellness centers: the Kallpa Spa at Tambo del Inka offers heated indoor/outdoor pools with water jets, while Mayu Wilka Spa at Rio Sagrado uses local herbs for Andean deep-tissue therapies.
The Sacred Valley is an acoustic and visual sanctuary. Waking up to the sound of the Urubamba River surrounded by 18,000-foot Andean peaks is the epitome of peace.
— Valeria Ponce, Luxury Hotels Director
