Situated in the atmospheric historic centre of Arequipa, just a stone’s throw from landmarks such as the Santa Catalina monastery, CIRQA is the number one address in the city. The hotel harks back to its days as a Spanish parador, retaining its beautiful sillar stone walls and offering a remarkable blend of colonial and indigenous building techniques. The main courtyard - once welcoming weary travellers from the road - now serves as a congregation point for pisco-infused cocktails around the flickering braziers.
With just eleven rooms furnished in chic, earthy tones, a tranquil atmosphere pervades, reflecting the hotel’s former life as a monastery. These rooms are set across three different levels, revolving around the courtyard, and paying homage to the property’s monastic history with exposed stone walls and high vaulted ceilings enhanced by sleek furniture, chandeliers and high-quality linens.
