Explora Valle Sagrado: All-inclusive Inca Sacred Valley sanctuary on corn plantation with Virgilio Martínez dining and 40+ explorations

Tucked within an ancient corn plantation in the secluded, tranquil hamlet of Urquillos in the Sacred Valley of the Incas near Cusco, Peru (at a lower, more comfortable altitude of 2,900 metres, ideal for acclimatizing before visiting Machu Picchu), Explora Valle Sagrado opened as Peru’s premier luxury expedition sanctuary. Surrounded by towering Andean peaks and ancient Inca agricultural terraces, the 50-room all-inclusive lodge features over 40 bespoke guided exploration routes (hiking, mountain biking, and archaeological expeditions to Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and Machu Picchu). Featuring an extraordinary culinary program curated in collaboration with Master Chef Virgilio Martínez (of Central in Lima, ranked World’s No. 1 Restaurant), an outdoor heated swimming pool, a historic 17th-century colonial hacienda spa (Pumacahua Bath House), and an on-site archaeological museum, this property is the Sacred Valley’s ultimate luxury basecamp.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Inca and Andean cultural majesty: expert resident expedition guides greet guests beneath soaring timber beams beside panoramic mountain-view windows with chilled muña and coca tea, cold scented towels, and a personalized exploration briefing. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Sacred Valley archaeological, hiking, and cultural pursuits: exploring the ancient Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo and the circular terraces of Moray (15 minutes away), taking the private Vistadome train to Machu Picchu (1 hour away), hiking through native Quechua weaving communities in the high Andes, swimming in the outdoor heated pool, indulging in botanical healing at the historic 17th-century Pumacahua Bath House, enjoying Andean craft cocktails at the Explorers Bar, and savoring dinner curated by Virgilio Martínez.

Lodge living balances rich Inca historical exploration with serene Andean wellness: the Pumacahua Bath House (housed in a restored 17th-century colonial manor) features an outdoor heated pool, saunas, steam rooms, and therapies utilizing organic Andean herbs, native salts from Maras, and essential oils. Dining is an extraordinary culinary summit: visionary high-altitude Peruvian gastronomy curated by Virgilio Martínez (featuring native tubers, alpaca, trout from Lake Titicaca, Sacred Valley corn, and Peruvian Grand Crus), casual lunches at the quincho, and drinks in the bar.

Accommodations comprise 50 luxury rooms and suites designed in warm native wood, slate, and woven Andean textiles ranging from 40 to 53 square metres. Each residence features large picture windows framing views of cornfields and snow-capped Andean peaks, plush king beds with custom linens, and stone bathrooms with hydrotherapy bathtubs and custom organic amenities.

Archaeology enthusiasts, gastronomy lovers, and luxury travelers seeking all-inclusive Sacred Valley expeditions, Virgilio Martínez dining, and Machu Picchu access in Peru should book Explora Valle Sagrado without hesitation. Travelers seeking noisy downtown city hotels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,200 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 1,500 reviews.