32 Best Hotels in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Peru

On a stay at this incredibly tranquil retreat in the gorgeous Urubamba countryside, you'll have even more peace of mind knowing that your soles help fund health care and education for underprivileged children. The eight bungalows, featuring comfortable beds, luxurious bathrooms, and open fireplaces, offer secluded places for getting away from it all. The surrounding grounds are full of flowers and hummingbirds, there are plenty of places to walk, and at night you'll be able to see a sky full of stars.

This 300-year-old former monastery offers modern amenities while retaining its charm in such details as tile floors, wood ceilings, hand-carved headboards, and balconies that overlook the gardens or the terraced hillsides. The cobblestoned walkways are the perfect complement to the well-preserved colonial-era church on the grounds. A few rooms are accessible to people with disabilities, a rarity in this area, but they must be reserved in advance. The restaurant has excellent regional fare and a popular Sunday lunch buffet.