Highlights of Peru

About Hotel B

Set within an early 20^th-century French belle epoque mansion, Hotel B was beautifully refurbished with its opulent interior filled with some 200 works of art, giving it artistic appeal, located in highly walkable, romantic district. Dozens of boutiques, gift shops, cafes, and museums, are just steps away while downtown can be reached within 20 minutes. As a protected building, it doesn’t allow for luxuries like a fitness center or pool, but there are plenty of other amenities. Book an in-room massage to relax after a day of exploring and then enjoy drinks on the roof terrace with sea views. There’s also a cozy bar and a formal restaurant on-site. Complimentary breakfast, a generous spread, is served in the library while lunch and dinner are focused on the latest trends in Peruvian fare including delicious pizzas and fish dishes with Italian desserts. Rooms feature flat-screen satellite TVs, Wi-Fi, minibars, and soaking tubs.

About Belmond Miraflores Park

Located in the heart of Miraflores soaring above the Pacific, every room at the Belmond Miraflores Park is a suite that comes with a king-size bed, flat-screen TV with a DVD player, free Wi-Fi, minibar, separate living area, and marble bathroom. Higher category rooms also provide city views and saunas; some include terraces and panoramic ocean views. The Presidential Pool suites boast private plunge pools. There are plenty of amenities throughout the property, including an outdoor pool, gym, a turtle pond, and a spa for indulging in decadent treatments. There’s even a children’s theater and bike rentals available for exploring too. When it comes to dining, that’s impressive too, with two restaurants, one of which sits on the 11^th-floor at the Observatory with magnificent views of the Pacific enjoyed while dining on a tasty buffet-style breakfast. The upscale Tragaluz restaurant features a menu that highlights Peruvian and Asian cuisine.

About Cirqa-Relais & Châteaux

CIRQA is located in the historic center of Arequipa, known for its striking white buildings constructed from volcanic stone, sitting beneath El Misti. Just a block from the main square, you’ll be steps from the city’s architectural treasures. The hotel offers an intimate stay with just 11 exquisite rooms that are centered around two patios. The vaulted corridors and courtyards with a monastic calm and minimalistic approach make it especially enchanting.

Rooms feature barrel ceilings and ancient walls that will make you feel as if you’ve gone back in time, yet you’ll have all the modern amenities to remind you that it is the 21st century, including a Smart TV with satellite channels and Netflix, a wireless speaker, heating and a/c, and complimentary beverage and snack service. Enjoy fine dining on a menu rooted in local dishes with creative twists, pampering at the spa, and dips in the plunge pool.

About Colca Lodge

One of Colca’s most complete resorts, Colca Lodge offers lots to do, from visits to an alpaca farm to hikes in the canyon, biking, and more. The activities are non-stop, pleasing kids and adults alike. The property even has its own hot springs that sit right next to the river where you can relax in the healing waters while enjoying the beautiful view before indulging in one of the many therapies at the on-site spa. There’s also a bar and restaurant near the hot spring-fed pools. The lodge, with its thatched roof, clay and adobe walls, perfectly blend with the spectacular terrain, while rooms also have a rustic feel with their thatched roofs and wood-beamed ceilings. All are decorated in minimalist style with a Peruvian flair and come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, river, mountain, or valley views. Some include terraces or balconies, while upgraded options even include private outdoor plunge pools.

About Casitas Del Colco Overview

Offering a secluded retreat for enjoying Peru’s striking beauty, Casitas Del Colco offers 20 stone cottages/casitas that are spread on 24 hectares providing spectacular views of the Colca Canyon. The property features an outdoor swimming pool and a number of activities like hiking and horseback riding in the canyon, alpaca feeding, and birdwatching. Afterward, look forward to unwinding in the on-site spa which focuses on Peruvian remedies and rituals, with offerings like the signature Altitude Massage which mixes sacred coca leaves and aromatic oils to ease fatigue, insomnia, and headaches. The elegant bar and restaurant serves a complimentary breakfast and has its own garden that supplies many ingredients, and there are cooking lessons available along with kids’ activities, farm animals, and BBQ areas. The cottages are luxurious, featuring private terraces and even heated pools with outdoor showers. They also include four-poster beds, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and free Wi-Fi.

About Amantica Lodge

Located on the remote island of Amantani overlooking the Andes and Lake Titicaca, Amantica Lodge is accessed by a three-hour boat ride from Puna. Guests are immersed in the local life, a place where the locals still wear traditional dress and speak the native Aymara language. An exclusive retreat with only two suites, guests have exclusive use of the property and enjoy meals prepared by an acclaimed private chef based on the philosophy of slow cooking made with local, organic produce and paired with carefully selected wines. The glass-walled suites are connected by a shared bathroom that has a Jacuzzi carved into rock, making it best for a family or a couple who can use just one of the rooms. The main suite opens onto a sun terrace featuring gorgeous views of the lake and includes a wood-burning stove and TV. The other overlooks Taquile Island. Wi-Fi is available throughout.

About Titilaka

Titilaka Hotel offers a quiet, isolated setting ideal for a peaceful escape when in need of melting stress away. Located 30 minutes from the area’s main city of Puno, it’s also a great base for enjoying activities on the lake and a full-service resort stay. All your meals, drinks (including most alcoholic beverages), and activities such as kayaking tours, full-day birdwatching trips, and boat rides to the lake islands, are included in the rates. Some of the best food in the area is served here too, with the menu featuring items like ceviche made with trout right out of the lake, steaks, and kebabs. There’s a fabulous spa with a massage room and oxygen if you need it, as some have trouble acclimating to the nearly 12,500-foot elevation. The rooms are spread across two upper floors, all with high ceilings and spectacular lake views, complimentary well-stocked minibars, deep soaking tubs, and huge beds.

About Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel

Set within a restored 16th-century colonial mansion, Aranwa Cusco is just a couple of blocks from the central square, Plaza de Armas. It offers an intriguing blend of museum and hotel, filled with more than 300 works of art along with crystal chandeliers and period antiques that make it seem as if it’s a movie set. Guests can request audio equipment for self-guided tours to learn more about the artifacts that are displayed.

There are plenty of luxurious modern amenities, including an oxygen system that pumps in additional oxygen to the rooms to prevent altitude sickness and lavish bathrooms with heated floors. Rooms also feature flat-screen TVs with DVD players and minibars. Some feature panoramic city views as well. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a cup of coca tea and when it’s time to dine, the Mishti Mestizo Restaurant serves traditional Andean food. Afterward, you might enjoy a nightcap at the bar, perhaps a pisco sour.

About Belmond Monasterio

Enjoy a central location just a three-minute walk to Plaza de Armas at the Belmond Monasterio in Cusco. It’s housed inside a 16^th-century monastery that was built atop an Inca palace, arranged around a series of cloistered courtyards with stone archways and columns. Steeped in Peruvian character, the opulent interiors even include Peruvian artifacts. The rooms and suites are oxygenated due to the thin air, some feature terraces or balconies with views of the city’s red-tile rooftops or the main courtyard. All come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TVs with English channels. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads, robes, and slippers. Some have minibars, air-conditioning, and/or coffeemakers. The on-site restaurant offers an outstanding breakfast spread, serving inventive international and Peruvian dishes for lunch and dinner. While there is no pool, guests can use the pool at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas next door for an additional fee. At the on-site spa, enjoy Thai massage and aromatherapy.

About El Mapi by Inkaterra

One of the trendiest hotels in Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, El Mapi is just a block from the Urubamba River in the heart of town, with dozens of bars and restaurants just steps away. The lush interior features moss-covered walls with greenery draped throughout, while the shop in the lobby sells items made from Andean fabrics like alpaca hats, shawls, and scarves.

There’s a small spa for massages and half-board dining is included. Meals are served buffet-style with breakfast that includes cooked-to-order eggs. Meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes, soups and salads, and a pasta station with a chef for cooked-to-order dishes are available for lunch and dinner. Rooms have whitewashed walls, lots of turquoise furnishings, and pine doors. All look out to the gardens and include comfy beds with Peruvian cotton sheets, Direct TV, Wi-Fi, minibars, coffeemakers, and bathrobes. Complimentary bottled water is included as well.

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel Overview

Located at the edge of Aguas Calientes on the road to Machu Picchu, this hotel offers rooms with complimentary minibars, huge coffeemakers, and a selection of fresh teas. Marble bathrooms include separate tubs, showers, and toilet rooms. For the best, choose one of the valley-facing rooms where you’ll get one of the most breathtaking views of any hotel in the country. There are some unique offerings too, including interactive ceviche and pisco sour classes, coca life readings and rituals, and a fascinating tour of Machu Picchu that’s led by a local shaman. Upscale dining options include a breakfast buffet of eggs cooked to order, cured meats, fresh fruits, cereals, and more, while lunch and dinner menus are diverse and mouthwatering. There’s also a tasting menu featuring a delicious mix of local ingredients and a Pachamanca ground cooking experience. The cocktails are tasty and potent, while staff are helpful and friendly.

About Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel

Set within a restored 16th-century colonial mansion, Aranwa Cusco is just a couple of blocks from the central square, Plaza de Armas. It offers an intriguing blend of museum and hotel, filled with more than 300 works of art along with crystal chandeliers and period antiques that make it seem as if it’s a movie set. Guests can request audio equipment for self-guided tours to learn more about the artifacts that are displayed.

There are plenty of luxurious modern amenities, including an oxygen system that pumps in additional oxygen to the rooms to prevent altitude sickness and lavish bathrooms with heated floors. Rooms also feature flat-screen TVs with DVD players and minibars. Some feature panoramic city views as well. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a cup of coca tea and when it’s time to dine, the Mishti Mestizo Restaurant serves traditional Andean food. Afterward, you might enjoy a nightcap at the bar, perhaps a pisco sour.

About Belmond Monasterio

Enjoy a central location just a three-minute walk to Plaza de Armas at the Belmond Monasterio in Cusco. It’s housed inside a 16^th-century monastery that was built atop an Inca palace, arranged around a series of cloistered courtyards with stone archways and columns. Steeped in Peruvian character, the opulent interiors even include Peruvian artifacts. The rooms and suites are oxygenated due to the thin air, some feature terraces or balconies with views of the city’s red-tile rooftops or the main courtyard. All come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TVs with English channels. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads, robes, and slippers. Some have minibars, air-conditioning, and/or coffeemakers. The on-site restaurant offers an outstanding breakfast spread, serving inventive international and Peruvian dishes for lunch and dinner. While there is no pool, guests can use the pool at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas next door for an additional fee. At the on-site spa, enjoy Thai massage and aromatherapy.