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southern suburbs lies the 'beauty' of El Molino, a lovingly tended hotel complex set on
the banks of the Cañete river on the cusp of Luanahuná. The hotel opened in 2011 with
boutique-style rooms encased in glassy river-facing units. There are two pools, table foot-
ball, and a fine restaurant in the beautifully landscaped grounds where tranquility reigns
bar the odd triumphant whoop of a passing rafter.
Refugio de Santiago $$$
( 436-2717;
www.refugiodesantiago.com
; Km 31 Carr Cañete-Lunahuaná; r per per-
son incl meals adult/child S200/100)
This renovated colonial home a few kilometers west
of Lunahuaná is the ultimate relaxing getaway. Rooms are rustic but elegant and the
grounds feature a fragrant botanical garden and a restaurant that serves textbook local spe-
cialties (mains S32 to S48). The prices include breakfast, lunch and dinner, and guided
walks through the local orchards.
HOTEL
Hostal Río Alto $$
( 284-1125;
www.rioaltohotel.com
;
Km 39 Carr Cañete-Lunahuaná; s/d S91/147;
)
About 1km along the highway east of Lunahuaná, this friendly guesthouse looks
down to the river from a shady terrace overrun with plants. Rooms, though plain, are
modern and have hot showers.
HOTEL
Camping San Jerónimo $
( 284-1271; Km 33 Carr Cañete-Lunahuaná; per person S15)
This campground bor-
ders the river at the far west of town. Base camp for Río Cañete Expediciones, it has good
facilities and a free artificial rock-climbing wall for guests.
CAMPGROUND
Hostal Los Andes $
( 284-1041; Los Andes; s/d/tr S40/50/70)
A basic but dependable three-storied yellow
block with some 2nd-floor rooms offering peek-a-boo river views. There's hot water and
cable TV, but no wi-fi.
HOTEL
Eating
Sabores de mi Tierra $
(Bolognesi 199: meals from S6)
Cheap, earthy flavors served up for as little as S6 for a
main plus starter. Try the chicken stew and prawn chowder.
PERUVIAN
