Follow our journey to restore this traditional adobe style Andean Cottage in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This tranquil retreat is perfect for weekend get aways or longer stays exploring the heart of the Inca Empire.
Urquillos Wasi is a traditional adobe house located in the village of Urquillos, nestled within Peru’s Sacred Valley. While specific historical records about Urquillos Wasi are limited, the village of Urquillos itself holds significant historical and cultural importance.
Watch our drone footage showing Urquillos and Urquillos Wasi below.
Historical Significance of Urquillos
Urquillos is situated at the base of the Sacred Valley, near the town of Chinchero. This area was integral to the Inca Empire, serving as a vital agricultural hub due to its fertile lands and sophisticated irrigation systems. The Incas constructed extensive terraces and canals here, many of which are still in use today, reflecting the enduring legacy of Inca engineering.
The village is also known for its connection to the Inca Trail network. A notable route descends from Chinchero to Urquillos, passing by ancient Inca ruins and offering insights into the region’s historical significance.
The traditional Adobe style building, complete with an original inca wall, will be a home from home for our guests to experience and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of a traditional Peruvian house in the heart of the beautiful scared valley. In the 1860’s the De la Paliza Family moved to the town of Urquillos in Urubamba. The head of the family Benedicto Paliza, owned the land surrounding the house and had multiple corn and palta plantations, many of which are still there to this day.
Over the years the land in Urquillos passed to Benedicto’s heirs, and 4 generations later; Fernando Paliza decided to build this house surrounded by the beauty of the countryside as a refuge from the noise and stress of the city.
Urquillos maintains a tranquil atmosphere, with traditional houses featuring terracotta-tiled roofs and adobe walls, exemplifying Andean architectural styles. The community continues to practice agriculture, utilizing the ancient terraces and irrigation channels established by the Incas.
Restoration
Over the last few weeks, the Expedition Peru team have been working with local maestros to help restore the house back to his former glory after a few years with some long term tenants. You can see from the pictures below what work has been ongoing…. These pictures have been taken before and during the work has taken place. We will keep positing more pictures on future blogs and on our social media
The new sign for the gate arrived from Lima!
Over the next few weeks, we have a significant amount of work ongoing across the property. We will be restoring the adobe cladding on the side of the house, remodelling the bathrooms and taking delivery of new furniture and plush bedding. We will keep the posts coming on the progress!
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