Cirqa- Relais and Chateaux

Spacious luxury bedroom offering 1 king or 2 twin beds. The Bóveda boasts original high-vaulted ceilings, sillar stone walls and decor reminiscent of ancient Parador times. This generously sized room, quipped with a seating area, rainfall shower and bathtub is the epitome of elegance. The grand bedroom windows offer views of the inviting sun-soaked outdoor patio, preserved from the original 1540 estate.

A generously sized bedroom offering either 2 twin or 1 king-sized bed. The architecture and design of the Aposento rooms epitomise colonial cultural heritage. Equipped with rainfall showers and windows overlooking the sun-soaked outdoor patio, this room provides guests with a tranquil space to relax.

A compact but luxurious bedroom offering 1 queen-sized bed. The room’s architecture, design and furniture reflects the medieval past of the estate. With views overlooking the sun-soaked terrace and rainfall shower, this room is up-keeping with the hotel’s impressive standards of Arequipean luxury.

CIRQA cuisine combines modern flavours and formats with traditional Arequipenean gastronomy. The menu is inspired by local culinary delights and ingredients are sourced locally, with every dish captivating the essence of Arequipa and its history. Head chef Maria Fé García and her team guarantee to tantalise your taste buds as they combine their international and national experience to produce culinary works of art. Guests are able to dine both inside the CIRQA’s restaurant or on the terrace.

CIRQA offers private guided tours of the historic white city exploring the historical monasteries, the sillar built Yanahuara district and one of the many captivating museums telling tales of the old colonial way of life. Guests have the option of either a short excursion exploring local monasteries and museums or a combined excursion also exploring Colonial Arequipa, Barrios Around Chili or Arequipa’s monasteries.

CIRQA’s very own tour guide will accompany you on a private excursion, exploring Arequipa’s Chilina Valley. This trip ventures away from vibrant city life and allows you to immerse yourself in Arequipa’s peaceful valleys. Guests have the option of a short excursion, visiting the Sillar Quarries only or a longer overnight excursion at the Colca Canyon. Additional activities including rafting, hiking and biking are also available upon request.

A impressive excursion to the high-altitude plains and the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve accompanied by CIRQA’s own tour guide. Leave city life behind the explore the staggering extensive plains and – if you’re lucky – spot vicuñas, guanacos and flamingos along the way. Guests also have the option to upgrade to a full day excursion which includes either a discovery drive to Titilaka or Volcanoes, Vicuñas and Salt Flats.