Staying at Tinajani feels like crashing (in a very polite, high-altitude way) into a secret Andean hideout. Nestled in a canyon of red sandstone spires, a.k.a “Valley of the Giants,” this place is built for just twelve guests. So immediately you know it’s not gonna be packed with selfie-sticks.

The camp itself is charmingly low-key: six authentic safari-style homes perched on stilts, each with two tents (one to sleep, one to lounge), a wood-burning stove, and a private deck with an open-air hot tub. There might not be anywhere to get your sweat on but we reckon soaking in a tub under the vast Andean sky beats any hotel gym.

But the communal spaces are cosy starting with the old adobe farmhouse featuring a firepit for swapping stories or just watching the canyon happen. And meals here feel like a warm hug - think traditional Andean stews, quinoa crepes, local cheeses melting into fondue, and a comforting cup of purple-corn “api” for dessert.

By day, local guides lead hikes to pre-Incan petroglyphs, wander through rare Puya de Raimondi forests, or cycle along ancient trails. And at night, the sky explodes with more stars than you’ve ever seen in your entire life.

It’s small, intimate, and thoughtfully decorated, so every corner feels curated rather than accidental. Wooden floors creak just enough to remind you that history lives here while bold murals and pops of colour keep it feeling contemporary and playful.

Rooms are snug but clever, with quirky details like patterned wallpaper, brass accents, and plush bedding that makes wandering the cobbled streets all day worth coming back for. Bathrooms are modern and functional, with showers that might briefly make you feel as though you’re in a spa, even if it’s just 7 pm on a random Tuesday.

Downstairs, the café-bar hums with locals and travellers swapping stories over Georgian wine or coffee, and the sunny courtyard is perfect for plotting your next adventure around town.