{"id":1813,"date":"2025-03-14T17:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T17:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasqolqas.com\/?p=1813"},"modified":"2025-10-08T01:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T01:57:50","slug":"time-worlds-greatest-places-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/en_us\/blog\/time-worlds-greatest-places-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Greatest Places 2025: TIME Magazine names Las Qolqas one of the world\u2019s top destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are proud to announce that <strong>Las Qolqas Eco Lodge<\/strong> has been selected by <strong>TIME magazine<\/strong> as one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/collections\/worlds-greatest-places-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">World\u2019s Greatest Places of 2025<\/a><\/strong>, featured in its Central and South America collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Authentic Experience in the Sacred Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"318\" data-id=\"1865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-1024x318.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1865\" style=\"width:326px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-1024x318.png 1024w, https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-768x238.png 768w, https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-1536x476.png 1536w, https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-2048x635.png 2048w, https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to TIME, Las Qolqas offers an experience that blends tradition and innovation. The glamping-style accommodations, with wood-burning stoves and sunny terraces, allow for deep connection with nature, while the Patacancha River and surrounding mountains create an unforgettable setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSlow\u2011cook a meal over hot stones buried in the ground for a traditional pachamanca\u2026 Greet the morning with sunrise meditation in the 30\u2011ft.\u2011diameter glass geodesic dome\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>From sunrise meditation in a geodesic dome to ancestral rituals in honor of Pachamama, TIME highlights how the experience at Las Qolqas invites travelers to <strong>immerse themselves in Incan culture at its core<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/en_us\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andeneria-Media-Luna-Las-Qolqas-en.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1385\" style=\"width:433px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andeneria-Media-Luna-Las-Qolqas-en.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andeneria-Media-Luna-Las-Qolqas-en-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lasqolqas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Andeneria-Media-Luna-Las-Qolqas-en-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitment to Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TIME also emphasizes our responsible approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solar energy powers much of our infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wastewater is treated using biodigesters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our eco-lodging is designed for <strong>minimal environmental impact<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They describe it as a <strong>\u201csustainable philosophy\u201d<\/strong> that not only integrates ecological practices but also shows respect for the local community. Las Qolqas operates a non-profit foundation that supports early childhood education, family health, and community projects throughout the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Recognition Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being included in TIME\u2019s prestigious list places Las Qolqas among the most fascinating destinations in the world for 2025. This recognition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reinforces our commitment to <strong>responsible hospitality<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attracts travelers in search of authentic and sustainable experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validates the positive impact of our holistic model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Come Experience It Firsthand one of the greatest places 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t visited us yet, we invite you to discover this corner of the Sacred Valley where tradition, nature, and sustainability are beautifully intertwined. Book your stay and become part of an experience that puts <strong>Pachamama and the community at the heart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Las Qolqas, you will enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slow-living:<\/strong> savor a hot-stone-cooked breakfast with stunning views of the Andes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ancestral wellness:<\/strong> take part in sunrise meditation in our glass dome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local connection:<\/strong> engage in traditional rituals and learn about community projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to <em>TIME<\/em>, to our team, and to every traveler who chooses an experience that truly makes a difference. Ready to discover all that Las Qolqas and the Sacred Valley have to offer?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Las Qolqas Eco Lodge has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World\u2019s Greatest Places of 2025. 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