Eco Hacienda Roman

We have stayed in Eco Hacienda for 3 nights and I cannot say it was perfect, it was really top! Owned by lovely family, professionals in tourism, very welcoming, treat you like a guests and not customers, the food is organic, great taste and "mother" is preparing with love, very good location if you would like to go Macchu Pichu, or for trekking, or just to thremal pools... easy transportation from Cuzco to St Maria and after few minutes drive and you are in Santa Teresa, really recommended!

I stayed at Eco-Hacienda Roman while visiting Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with my mother and friend. The farm is operated by Roger's parents and family and is clean and beautiful with many wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoy, including a pool. Our hosts were so accommodating with meals and a visit to the thermal baths. I would highly recommend a visit, just note that no one speaks English so having at least a little Spanish is helpful. A few notes on arranging your stay. This location is a 15 minute drive from Hydroelectric station, one station PAST the Aguas Calientes station which is where you will access buses or hike up to Machu Picchu. Since Covid the trains run less frequently making it somewhat inconvenient to get and from Machu Picchu within one day, or for catching the train back to Ollantaytambo. My poor Spanish skills and Rogers lack of English meant that this wasn't so clear to me when I booked here. My advice would be to either get Roger to arrange the drive directly here from Cusco, stay a few days and then head to Aquas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu and then go on back trough the valley to explore as you head toward Cusco city. Or, make sure to leave some buffer time to get to and from Aguas Calientes - don't plan to make this your landing pad after visiting Machu Picchu, unless you are trekking and enjoy the hike. It's lovely but was not a great option for my 73 year old mom. Roger works at the trains in Aguas Calientes so make sure to ask him about the train schedule and share your planned itinerary so he can advise you.

If you are looking for all of the five star comforts of America, this is not your place. If you are looking for beauty including the 3 generations of family that take care of you like their own, then THIS is your place. If you are looking for beauty like the massive waterfall on the property that you can walk to then THIS is your place. If you are looking for beauty in authentic food served with pride, directly from what’s grown and raised on their land, then THIS is your place. The culture of this Peruvian family exudes in every detail of the property and you will not miss your five star comforts; rather you will fall completely in love with your Peruvian surroundings.