Peru

La Casona Aedo: An authentic and historical experience in the heart of Checacupe

Located in the charming village of Checacupe, Peru, La Casona Aedo is a historic home transformed into a welcoming and comfortable accommodation. This restored 18th-century colonial house offers guests an authentic experience, combining the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Discover all that La Casona Aedo offers during your next stay in Peru.

Location and access

Checacupe is located approximately 95 km from Cusco, the historical capital of Peru. Casona Aedo is ideally located to explore this region, which is rich in history and breathtaking scenery. To reach Checacupe, travelers can take a bus or cab from Cusco or Puno. The route offers beautiful views of the valley and the surrounding mountains.

Accommodation and facilities

The Casona Aedo has several spacious and beautifully decorated rooms, all with private bathrooms and access to a charming courtyard. The rooms are furnished with antique furniture and artwork that reflects the house's history and region. Heating is also provided to ensure optimal comfort on cool Andean nights.

The Casona Aedo also offers a breakfast included in the room rate, served in the traditional dining room or the inner courtyard, depending on the season. In addition, guests can enjoy local specialties such as chicha morada, homemade bread, and fresh fruit from the region.

La Casona Aedo offers other facilities and services, including a library, a shared lounge with a fireplace, and a laundry service. The staff can help guests organize excursions and plan their stay in the Sacred Valley.

Activities and excursions

The Casona Aedo is an ideal starting point to explore several places of interest. Here are some of the excursions and activities available in the area:

**Inca Raqchi: Located near Checacupe, this archaeological site is home to the Temple of Wiracocha, a critical Inca place of worship, as well as a collection of qolqas, the granaries in which the Incas stored their dehydrated potatoes. Visitors can explore the site and learn more about Inca history and culture. It is also possible to walk a section of the ancient *Qapaqh Ñan*, the "Great Road" of the Incas, a network of roads of more than 50,000 km that ran throughout the empire.

Checacupe Suspension Bridge: This traditional Inca bridge is made of ichu, a local vegetable fiber, and is still used by the inhabitants to cross the Vilcanota River. Visitors can cross the bridge and admire the ancestral know-how of the Incas.

Local Market: The market of Checacupe is the occasion to discover the local products and to meet the inhabitants. Visitors can taste the local culinary delights, buy handcrafted souvenirs and immerse themselves in the community's daily life.

Palcoyo: Recently, the famous seven-colored mountain of Vinicunca, known as the "Rainbow Mountain" in English, has become increasingly well-known and attracts many visitors daily. However, if we go up in altitude from Checacupe, we can reach Palcoyo, another mountain with seven colors, more extensive and more impressive. What is also interesting is that it is easier to access because the vehicles arrive half an hour's walk from the site.

The Casona Aedo offers a unique and authentic experience for those who seek to discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the peaceful and historical setting of a restored colonial home. With its old-world charm, comfortable facilities, and privileged location, La Casona Aedo is the ideal place for travelers to explore the wonders of Peru while enjoying an unforgettable stay.