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Located in the beautiful Colca Valley, two hours and a half from Arequipa, and only five minutes from the village of Chivay, El Refugio d’Elise hotel is nestled in a majestic landscape along the Colca river, 3,200 meters above sea level, between dominant mountains and a starry sky.

The comfortable 32 rooms have king-sized beds, with a small terrace or balcony. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.

The restaurant offers a variety of meals cooked with local products. Other public areas include a swimming pool, thermal pool and hot spring. There is also a bar.

The hotel offers various recreational activities including fishing, guided hiking,  horse riding, pool, table tennis and outdoor BBQ’s.  Locally, you can explore Andean villages, the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor and the ruins of Uskallacta or the famous ruins of Uyo Uyo.

The rates include breakfast.

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