Pedregal Ecolodge — Hotel in Calca

When traveling we are sometimes gifted with special encounters that can’t be found in guide books or museums. Our four days in the Sacred Valley (between Cusco and Machu Picchu Peru) was spent at Pedregal Ecolodge, located about half a kilometer’s walk (or extremely bumpy ride) up a small canyon. The owner, a single mother, had grown up in the area but her family was forced to leave in the 80’s when the Shining Path made life too dangerous. 10 years ago she returned to build a new homestead. Her vision is a compound that houses a local elementary school and a simple hotel for tourists. The hotel will support the costs of the school along with whatever donations the children’s families are able to make. We enjoyed the surroundings and camaraderie so much that we...

Shocked it took me almost a year to write this review! Teresa holds such a beautiful space for the perfect relaxation and care. I came to Pedregal Ecolodge after a traumatic event and was able to stay a few weeks in her beautiful lodge. Pictures, words, nothing will do the location justice. Also if she gives the option for her home cooked food say YES! She is a phenomenal cook all the food fed my soul as much as the location did. So grateful. Also Illampu the dog has a special place...

Pedregal is right by the mountains of the Sacred Valley, it feels like you are on a natural retreat. I really enjoyed Teresa's cooking, she is very vegetarian and vegan-friendly and makes some epic meals with fresh ingredients from her garden and local markets. I stayed here for a few weeks while exploring the area. There's a ton of hikes, walks, and meanders in the area: Huchuy Qosqo Ruins, Catarata de Arin, Lares Thermal baths, Inkariy museum, Calca,...