CIRQA

Set in the historic city of Arequipa in the south of Peru, Cirqa sits on the site of an ancient monastery dating back to 1540 and still retains many of its original features. Just one block from the main plaza, Cirqa enjoys a great central location.

Cirqa boasts just 11 guestrooms, each decorated in sophisticated muted tones blending modern with traditional style. All rooms come with air-conditioning, heating, smart TVs, wireless speakers, complimentary WiFi and complimentary snacks.

Facilities at Cirqa include a restaurant and dining room, a roof terrace, a small spa, outdoor lounge space and a plunge pool.

Arequipa has a lovely setting surrounded by three volcanoes and is a good destination to visit before or after a trip to the Colca Canyon. The city has a wealth of mansions, churches, shady plazas and the central Plaza de Armas, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru, with an impressive cathedral. Two of the sites not to be missed include the tranquil Convent of Santa Catalina, a whole village in itself and the Santuarios Andinos museum, which houses the famous Juanita Inca mummy.

• Extraordinary Peru

  Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Lima

  from £5300 pp inc flights & transfers for 12 nights

  • Discover the origins of Peru’s famous cuisine and dine out at some of Latin America’s most celebrated restaurants in Lima
  • See penguins in the morning, visit an oasis in the desert at lunch and sand board down huge dunes before sunset
  • Wander the cobbled streets and colourful alleys of Arequipa flanked by spectacular volcanoes and witness the mighty Andean Condor swooping through the skies of the impressive Colca Canyon

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• Extraordinary Peru

  Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Lima

  from £5300 pp inc flights & transfers for 12 nights

  • Discover the origins of Peru’s famous cuisine and dine out at some of Latin America’s most celebrated restaurants in Lima
  • See penguins in the morning, visit an oasis in the desert at lunch and sand board down huge dunes before sunset
  • Wander the cobbled streets and colourful alleys of Arequipa flanked by spectacular volcanoes and witness the mighty Andean Condor swooping through the skies of the impressive Colca Canyon

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Arequipa, Arequipa and Colca Canyon, Peru

Cirqa is located just a short walk from Arequipa's main plaza, in the heart of its compact colonial centre.

How to get there

Arequipa is a 1-hour 30-minute flight from Lima and a 1-hour flight from Cuzco. A slow train is also available. From the airport it's a further 30-minute drive to Cirqa.