Chez Natividad is a brightly painted house perched near the Huchuy Qosqo archaeological site, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Natividad has been welcoming travelers here for several years, having been among the first people in the area to launch a community tourism project near the site. The accommodation is woven into the daily life of a Quechua family: her husband Silverio works in the fields, while she manages hospitality, meals, and cultural exchanges.

Why stay here

This destination appeals to travelers finishing the Huchuy Qosqo trek who prefer a homestay to a hotel in Cusco. The main draw is not the deliberately modest hotel comforts, but rather the chance to meet a family committed to community tourism and to share a meal, an evening, and a weaving activity with your hosts. For those wanting to genuinely understand rural Quechua life after a day of high-altitude trekking, this stop makes real sense.

Atmosphere

The house stands out for its colorful facades. Inside, adobe walls, hand-woven blankets, and wooden furniture give the space a rustic character. Upon arrival, Natividad serves coca tea—a practical gesture to help acclimatize to the altitude after exertion. Evenings gather around the table: family stories, conversations about local traditions, and sometimes a demonstration or introduction to weaving, one of the activities the house offers.

Room and comfort

Natividad provides a simple room decorated with local traditional elements. Amenities remain basic, in keeping with the rural setting and altitude (around 11,800 feet). This is sufficient for a restful night after trekking, in a peaceful environment.

Table and services

Meals are a central part of your stay. Natividad cooks with produce from the family garden and surroundings. The shared dinner typically features:

• quinoa soup,
• fresh trout,
• native potatoes,
• field vegetables.

Breakfast is served in the morning, before resuming your trek or returning to Cusco. A weaving activity may be offered by the family, to be confirmed on-site depending on availability.

Location

The house sits near the Huchuy Qosqo archaeological site, whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco." The site, set around 11,800 feet above sea level, lies roughly ten miles from Cusco as the crow flies, but is only accessible on foot. Most treks depart from Tambomachay, about thirty minutes' drive from Cusco, passing through the Pucamarca pass before descending toward Huchuy Qosqo. Plan for a full day's walk (around 6 to 7 hours depending on pace and breaks) to reach the house.

What to see nearby

The Huchuy Qosqo site itself, with its agricultural terraces, stone buildings, and irrigation channels, is the main visit. The Sacred Valley extends onward toward Pisac, Ollantaytambo, or Urubamba. Cusco, the typical starting point for the region, offers different accommodation options with colonial houses like Amaru Colonial. To continue toward Lake Titicaca, consider a stop at Tierra Viva Puno or Rufino y Lucrecia on Amantani Island, following a homestay philosophy similar to Natividad's.

Organize your stay

This stop fits naturally into a circuit around Cusco and the Sacred Valley. To build a complete itinerary including the Huchuy Qosqo trek and a night at Natividad's, explore our Perú trips.