We stayed seven nights at Tierra Viva and it was the perfect base for exploring the Sacred Valley. The property is beautiful and serene, and the staff were friendly and accommodating throughout.
Our spacious room was comfortable, though standard rooms don’t include a fridge. Interestingly, the standard rooms actually seemed nicer than the superior rooms, so don’t feel you need to upgrade.
The complimentary à la carte breakfast options were a lovely touch. In the evenings, the hotel lights the fireplace around 19:00 and sells marshmallows to roast, which became a charming nightly ritual. The spa is well equipped with a jacuzzi, steam room, and finnish sauna, though access must be booked in advance and isn’t included. We also loved the touchless water bottle refill station.
The road from the main road to the hotel is quite bumpy, so don’t be alarmed. Uber is unreliable in this area, with drivers frequently not showing up. We nearly missed our train to Machu Picchu, but the receptionist saved us by booking a taxi.
Tips: ask the hotel to arrange transfers and activities, or use Taxidatum, which is fair priced and trustworthy. For llamas and alpacas, take a taxi to Mountain View Experience for lunch.
Tierra Viva is the best value in the region. Highly recommended.
