Pukayaku lodge in Caraz is not what you would expect from a typical lodge, it is a blend between a secluded paradise and a personal invitation to a spectacular private home. Being located right above Caraz and situated close to a mountain river, Pukayaku lodge provides views to both Cordillera negra and Cordillera blanca. Caraz is easily accessible in 20 min by feet or in 5 min with a mototaxi. The room which we had was just fantastic, both breakfast and dinner (optional) were of superb quality. The true highlight of Pukayaku lodge, however, are the owners, Bely and Jorge. Both are very open and friendly, easily accessible for all sorts of questions, truly engaged to make the stay at their house a nice one, constantly providing a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere – taken together, a dream pair of ideal hosts. Thank you, Bely and Jorge, for the wonderful week at Pukayaku lodge.

Pukayaku is one of the best guesthouses we‘ve ever stayed at, with two wonderful, spacious rooms with hammocks and a private patio set in a very lovely garden with stunning mountain views all around. Also, Belissa and Jorge are amazing hosts, who looked after us so we’ll, we felt like visiting friends. They helped us organise transportation, booked restaurants for us, kept our luggage while we hiked the Santa Cruz Trek, helped us plan said trek, and Belissa made the most delicious vegetarian breakfasts for us :-) If you ever come to Caraz, you should definitely stay at Pukayaku! And if you’re wondering - Caraz is a far more convenient starting point for trips to Laguna 69 and the Santa Cruz Trek.

nothing, it was perfect!

We had the absolute BEST time at Casa Pukayaku. We had originally booked an airbnb in Huaraz on our way to Cordillera Blanca, but were unhappy the way it turned out. We widened our location search and found this gem of a BnB on a mountainside in Caraz. Bely and Jorje were incredibly wonderful hosts (and amazing at karaoke!). The food was excellent, the artisanal beer was delicious, and overall ambiance was a dream. This is a perfect place to stay if you are looking to hike the Cordillera Blanca mountains.

Our group of four enjoyed every minute of our stay here. We had the whole place to ourselves since there are only two rooms available. The hosts have created a beautiful oasis to enjoy your time in Caraz and they go above and beyond to ensure that you are taken care of. They made sure there were taxi’s waiting each morning to bring us to our planned treks before the tour buses arrived, packed lunches to bring with us, held our baggage past check out time and even allowed one of our group members to stay behind past check out on our last day because they weren’t able to do one of the hikes. We couldn’t have done it without them. They are incredible people with a beautiful property. If this place is available don’t think twice, just book it.

I liked absolutely everything here. The best place I stayed in Peru. Bely and Jorge speak english and they were very helpful in organizing trips and taxi and everything. Such a good vibes. Thanks a lot guys. The food was increadible. Speactacular views from anywhere. I would love to come back here next time in Peru

We never gave 10/10, but here we have to. everything is so lovely arranged and Bely and Jorge took care of us in every possible way. The garden is a paradise and a perfect place to relax after some hard hikes. You will find nothing of that sort in Caraz or Huaraz. On top the self made beer of Jorge is incredible. Tipp: Ask for lomo saltado! muy bueno!! (see the pictures) thank your everything.

Everything was excellent, Belissa and Gorge were absolutely fantastic hosts and had everything prepared for our arrival.

Best hotel in our one-month-Peru-trip! Beliza & Jorge are great hosts! Pukayaku lodge is like a small paradise. Breakfast & dinner are a dream. The apartment is super kozy, water is warm, you hear nothing but the nearby river. For hiking or just relaxing a super stay. Thanks a lot @ Beliza & Jorge!!!