We met with the Casa Ananda owners prior to embarking on our two week trip to Peru, to ask all of our unanswered questions, recommendations and the do and don'ts while traveling in Peru.
Carla was very kind and provided us with a FAQ list, which aided us prior to our journey. We took them up on their arrangement of transportation to and from the Talara Airport (Luis was super friendly and punctual!), and also arranged to have the chef cook us two meals a day.
We arrived as expected, and were greeted by Karelly, the chef/housekeeper and she explained everything that we would need to know. She immediately took us grocery shopping in town to retrieve the items we would need for the rest of our vacation. But Karelly was more than just a chef/housekeeper, she was a friend with a big heart and very much the key to making this home a worry free paradise.
The private beach was clean and beautiful. The pool was set up, just for us- as there were no other guests at the condominium that week. It was there that we met Marcos, the groundskeeper/security of the area, and his very friendly puppy Leo. (Leo became our substitute pet during our stay, and we very much enjoyed his company).
The home itself was immaculate and huge! More than enough room, with all the comforts of home. The views from the balconies enabled us to enjoy every magical and enchanting sunset. From our balcony we could hear the ocean waves crashing, along with the sound of dolphins chattering. We were even able to observe the South Eastern Pacific Humpback whales breaching in the distant waters. AMAZING!
The location of the home is situated between Mancora and El Nuro. We were able to utilize the pamphlets available in the home to book Swimming with the Sea Turtles (Tortugas) and Whale Watching, all with Pacifico Adventures (Highly recommended!!). We enjoyed a few evenings in the Organos central plaza, watching children play, families dining in the plaza and enjoying some wonderful Picarones.
Transportation around the small town and to the bigger towns was quite easy, we utilized private taxis, mototaxis and the public bus system (EPPO). The buses are large, clean and quick, for only 2 soles. We had no issues getting around.
We highly recommend this home to anyone looking to recharge and relax. Throughout our stay, the home owners were in constant communication, providing us with truly legendary customer service.
The Irvines (Portland, Oregon U.S.A.)