Yellow River Lodge

Cuzco & the Sacred Valley


A cozy place in Quellomayo, 30 minutes from Santa Teresa on the alternative route to Machu Picchu, this welcoming family homestay is an organic farm harvesting coffee, chocolate and tropical fruit. Simple rooms have comfortable beds and colorful walls, but you'll spend most of your time exploring the lush surroundings. Home-cooked meals are available.

If you want to learn more about coffee, there are roasting workshops on site.

To get there, take a bus from Cuzco to Santa María (S30, four hours) and grab a taxi (S50) from there or trek via an old Inca trail; the website has details, including regional transportation options.