CIRQA, Arequipa

Cirqa is the latest edition to the list of outstanding Relais & Chateaux properties found in Peru and is set in a building dating back to 1540, the same year the city itself was founded. By far Arequipa’s most high-end option, the five-star hotel boasts absolute luxury and an incredible location, a stone’s throw from the central Plaza de Armas. The owners of the renowned Titilaka property have brought this 11-room accommodation to Arequipa to offer an outstanding, personable service. Maintaining the building’s history and character, the hotel features a rustic look with exposed brick filled and designer furniture, whose natural colour scheme echos the volcanic sillar rock the walls (and much of the city) is made from. Rooms also boast cosy lighting, high ceilings and top-of-the-range amenities and mod-cons including the finest linens, organic toiletries and a smart HDTV with Netflix. The hotel facilities include a heated plunge pool, a therapy spa room and a salon. The kitchen aims to serve the best of Arequipeño cuisine, one of the most celebrated culinary regions in the country. Stays include a welcome drink, complimentary afternoon tea and snacks and a beverage hamper.