Lodges and hotels in the Kuelap and Chachapoyas Zone 

Located in the mountains, this 7 bedroom, 7 bath, adobe lodge has modern comforts, warm water, & hot tub. The Choctamal lodge is strategically located between Kuelap and Gran Vilaya. It is very high up on the cordillera in the cloud forest, with clouds frequently below it. This is the closest modern facility to Kuelap on the only road up to the fortress. All of the organized and quality groups stay there for two nights to see Kuelap. Either Gran Vilaya or Kuelap can be reached in a day by horse or hiking, and its high location takes most of the climb out of these treks. The lodge features huge balconies on both sides to take advantage of the fantastic daily temperatures from 65 to 80 degrees. The panoramic views from here are fantastic of both Kuelap and the Abra Yumal Pass over the cordillera, on either side. Tambo Choctamal is the "kick off" location where horses and expedition supplies are available for the Gran Vilaya Trek. This is one of Los Tambos Chachapoyanos lodges owned with and benefiting the local village, and a non profit mission.

This modern facility was built to look just like the rustic ancient cloud people's houses. It can sleep up to 12 at present, and due to double in size. It also has 2 modern bathrooms with hot showers, a kitchen and a cozy fireplace in the lounge. Levanto has one of the village maintained the original ancient road's pavement & drainage, (check out INCA ROADS). This facility is jointly owned and run by Los Tambos Chachapoyanos, so 1/3 of the lodge income goes to the village, and 1/3 is going to restore missing stone pavement and drainage to the Inca Roads. 

This facility has 2 fairly large modern rooms that can sleep 12 people, and a bathroom that lacks water. Los Tambos Chachapoyanos provided a solar electric system, bedding, etc. Income from this and fortress entrance fees provide a meager budget for Kuelap's upkeep. Lack of communication prevents reservations, but some neighbors may provide food and shelter when the lodge is full.