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 La
Casona de Yucay is located in the picturesque
village of Yucay, in the heart of the Sacred
Valley 2,700
meters above
sea level, and 500 meters lower than Cusco.
At just two hours from the ancient Inca City of Machu
Picchu, one hour from Cusco’s international
airport, near the Inca town of Ollantaytambo and
the markets of Pisac and Chinchero, this
historical Inn is strategically situated.
It
features 53 comfortable, bright, clean and
inviting rooms, each with private bath, hot
water, individual heater, safe deposit box and
direct international dialing. 12 superior rooms
each with bath tub, two double beds and hair
dryer and 2 suites with queen size bed and fine
decorated. A delicious buffet breakfast is
included.
La Casona de Yucay has a lovely colonial patio
surrounded by hand carved stone arches. Its
natural surroundings, with beautiful and
immaculately kept gardens, a cozy lounge and its
inviting fireplace make the inn the ideal spot
for rest, reflection and peace.
History: La Casona de Yucay was an old
family hacienda constructed in 1810 by Don
Manuel de Orihuela, who received the Libertador
Simón Bolivar as a guest in 1825. The Libertador
Bolivar named Don Manuel de Orihuela “Vista de
la Renta de Alcabala” in 1825, and awarded him
the medal of “Padre Insigne de la Patria” in
1826.
Later, Don Manuel was named “Treasurer of the
Mint of Cusco” by General Gamarra in 1830, and
“Colonel of the Regiment” by Mariscal Ramón
Castilla in 1847.
The beautiful valley
surrounding the inn is irrigated by the
Vilcanota or Willcamayu river. For centuries it
has been used for agriculture activities and
during Inca Pachacutec’s reign, not only was it
the royal family’s favorite retreat, but also
the production center for grains, corn, fruits
and potatoes.
Make your stay in the area a magical experience
with nature and history. |
