Situated 500 metres from the centre of Cuzco, this small boutique hotel is a good value base for your time in the city. Remodelled from a 17th century colonial building made of adobe, the property offers plenty of character, with a stone fountain creating a relaxing ambiance to the courtyard seating area.
The hotel's rooms are located around indoor patios and have pleasant finishing touches such as alpaca throws, original artwork and handmade soaps and come well-equipped with modern amenities. Their large windows present wonderful views of the Peruvian highlands.
OUR OPINION:
A great value base from which to explore Cuzco. Rooms are simple but the touches of local artwork and handicrafts, as well as the friendly service, makes this a really welcoming place to stay and definitely one of our favourite hotels in the city.
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Terra Viva Saphi, Cuzco
Rooms
The hotel has three different rooms categories. Each room is comfortably furnished, includes a private en suite bathroom and offers a relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of Cuzco. Standard and Superior rooms offer either twin beds or a king size bed, a TV and Wi-Fi access. The Superior rooms offer a more spacious stay than the Standard rooms, but those seeking an even larger option could consider the Suite, which has its own living area. All rooms are decorated in a simple, bright style, with touches such as local artworks adorning the walls.
Location
Turning left out of the hotel, a straight ten-minute walk takes you to the Plaza de Armas. This square is the focal point of the city, and a great example of the architecture and history the city has to offer. Throughout the day and night this square bustles with life and activity and many of our favourite restaurants and cafés are easily accessible from the hotel, although you may find you wish to take a taxi back in the evening.
Food and drink
Breakfast is included in the hotel, and is a simple yet plentiful spread, ideal for filling you up before a day of exploring. The breakfast room is quite small, but service is friendly and quick. There are no provisions for meals outside of breakfast at the hotel, however the variety and quality of Cuzco's restaurants means this is no problem as eating out is such a treat! The hotel's staff will be happy to recommend their favourite places to eat in the area.
Facilities and activities
The property offers a laundry service, currency exchange and complimentary oxygen if required. Guests arriving by air can also benefit from free transportation to the hotel.
Tour ideas in Cuzco
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Tierra Viva Saphi as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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![Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa]()
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Peru & Bolivia highlights: Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, & Uyuni Salt Flats
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Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Belmond Hotel Monasterio
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Casa Cartagena
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Casa San Blas
Cuzco
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Chinchero Market & Ruins ![Chinchero market]()
Chinchero Market & Ruins
Chinchero Market & Ruins
During your day of exploration, you visit the colourful local market in the town of Chinchero. This is one of the most traditional markets in all of South America, and you will be surrounded by locals in their traditional dress all buying and selling their produce.
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Cuzco City Tour ![Cuzco, Peru]()
Cuzco City Tour
Cuzco City Tour
A half-day tour of the city and nearby Inca ruins begins at Koricancha, which was the Inca’s sumptuous Temple of Sun before becoming the Spaniard’s Santo Domingo church.
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Huchuy Qosqo Trek ![Views of the Sacred Valley from the Huchuy Qosqo trek]()
Huchuy Qosqo Trek
Huchuy Qosqo Trek
The trail takes you through small hamlets and affords stunning views of the Sacred Valley and Písac below. The trail climbs steadily to a pass at 4,200 m, beyond which you will descend to a beautiful canyon, where a picnic lunch is served.
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Cuzco and nearby places
- Sacred Valley 32 miles away
- Machu Picchu 45 miles away
- The Southern Amazon 123 miles away
- Colca Canyon 146 miles away
- Arequipa 202 miles away
- Puno 208 miles away
- Lake Titicaca 223 miles away
- Paracas Nature Reserve 285 miles away
- Lima 356 miles away
- Trujillo 607 miles away