Las Qolqas
Las Qolqas is a safari-tent eco-lodge near Ollantaytambo that treats its wastewater in wetlands, lights itself with solar panels and grows food on restored Inca terraces.
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Environmental evidence and weighted assessment
3.4/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 58.8%
Green flags
- Water, level 3/4.
Drinking water is filtered on site, wastewater is treated in bio-digesters and a constructed wetland then reused for irrigation, and drip irrigation is used on the terraces.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Waste and plastic, level 3/4.
A strict no single-use plastic policy, filtered water in place of bottles and composting on site.
Source · 2026-10-29 - Food, farming and sourcing, level 3/4.
Produce is grown organically on centuries-old Inca terraces, the restaurant doubles as a greenhouse, and honey, trout and fruit come from neighbours.
Source · 2026-10-29
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature, biodiversity and regeneration | 30% | 2/4 · A named area of habitat kept undisturbed, or one named native planting or conservation activity | 15 / 30 points | The tents sit in a botanical garden of native Sacred Valley plants and the lodge's association runs a native tree reforestation project. Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source |
| Energy and climate | 15% | 2/4 · One specific system, such as solar hot water, a stated photovoltaic share, or buildings designed to need no air conditioning | 7.5 / 15 points | Solar panels meet the lodge's lighting needs and the tents use thermal insulation (official site, 2025 to 2026). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Water | 10% | 3/4 · Several systems, such as rain harvesting plus wastewater treatment and reuse plus low flow fittings | 7.5 / 10 points | Drinking water is filtered on site, wastewater is treated in bio-digesters and a constructed wetland then reused for irrigation, and drip irrigation is used on the terraces. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Waste and plastic | 10% | 3/4 · Composting plus recycling plus no single use plastic in rooms and food service | 7.5 / 10 points | A strict no single-use plastic policy, filtered water in place of bottles and composting on site. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Food, farming and sourcing | 15% | 3/4 · Own farm or organic land supplies a large share, with named local suppliers and seasonal menus; consolidated local supply rather than daily imports | 11.25 / 15 points | Produce is grown organically on centuries-old Inca terraces, the restaurant doubles as a greenhouse, and honey, trout and fruit come from neighbours. Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Buildings, heritage reuse and land use | 15% | 2/4 · One specific practice, such as a historic building reused, local natural materials, or passive cooling design | 7.5 / 15 points | Guests sleep in low-impact safari tents, and the lodge works with the Ministry of Culture to restore historic Inca agricultural terraces on and around its land (official site, 2026). Source · 2026-10-29 |
| Measurement, transparency and certification | 5% | 2/4 · Specific practices, systems and named suppliers published | 2.5 / 5 points | The ecolodge page names specific systems such as solar lighting, biodigesters with wetlands, and named partners like Casa Kuska, but publishes no measured data or third party certificate. “Wastewater treatment using bio-digesters and wetlands, with treated water used for irrigation.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.
Purity, what touches your body
2.2/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 30%
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water you drink and bathe in | 25% | 2/4 · Public supply filtered at the tap or a refill station, with no single use bottled water as the default | 12.5 / 25 points | The ecolodge page says drinking water is filtered through membranes, UV light, reverse osmosis and carbon filters and that no plastic bottles are needed. “Filtered water is provided. No need for plastic bottles.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Food on your plate | 20% | 2/4 · Named organic or own garden produce in some meals, and plant based meals available | 10 / 20 points | The restaurant page says the greenhouse restaurant grows part of its own ingredients organically and offers vegetarian and vegan dishes. “Our greenhouse restaurant allows us to grow part of our own ingredients, while our zero-mile philosophy ensures that everything else is sourced locally and seasonally.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Grounds and pest control | 15% | 2/4 · A specific no spray policy, such as no herbicides or glyphosate, or biological mosquito control | 7.5 / 15 points | The ecolodge page says the lodge makes its own compost and steers clear of pesticides. “Embracing permaculture principles, we create our own compost and steer clear of pesticides” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Cleaning, laundry and fragrance | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Linen, towels and mattresses | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Air and quiet | 10% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 10 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Pool and bathing water | 5% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 5 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
People, ownership, work and community
2.2/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 28.8%
Green flags
- Community benefit, level 3/4.
The ecolodge page describes a non profit association, the Casa Kuska library sponsorship, school donations, reforestation and weavers who keep all proceeds, plus named local suppliers.
“we established a non-profit association dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the Patacancha River Valley and its people.”
Source · 2026-11-03 - Culture and heritage, level 3/4.
The ecolodge page says pillows are handwoven by artisans from five river communities who keep all sales proceeds, and the lodge works with the Ministry of Culture on restoring historic terraces.
“we collaborate closely with the Ministry of Culture on the restoration of historic agricultural terraces.”
Source · 2026-11-03
| Pillar | Weight | Level and what it means | Contribution | Evidence, quote and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership and control | 30% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 30 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Local work and fair pay | 25% | 1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff | 6.25 / 25 points | The ecolodge page says the lodge hires local guides and generates employment in neighbouring villages, without giving a staff share. “We generate employment in our neighbouring villages and train our staff to the highest hospitality standards.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Community benefit | 20% | 3/4 · Several programmes plus named local suppliers and makers | 15 / 20 points | The ecolodge page describes a non profit association, the Casa Kuska library sponsorship, school donations, reforestation and weavers who keep all proceeds, plus named local suppliers. “we established a non-profit association dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the Patacancha River Valley and its people.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
| Access to beach and land | 15% | 0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages | 0 / 15 points | Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03. Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read · Page read |
| Culture and heritage | 10% | 3/4 · Heritage conserved and interpreted with the community, makers paid | 7.5 / 10 points | The ecolodge page says pillows are handwoven by artisans from five river communities who keep all sales proceeds, and the lodge works with the Ministry of Culture on restoring historic terraces. “we collaborate closely with the Ministry of Culture on the restoration of historic agricultural terraces.” Source · 2026-11-03 |
Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.
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