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CIRQA is a restored 16th-century monastery in Arequipa, Peru, celebrating the city's 1540 founding through sillar volcanic rock architecture beneath three volcanoes. The Relais & Châteaux hotel features 11 rooms, innovative regional dining at Salón, and a heated pool within a balance of heritage and contemporary design.
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CIRQA occupies a restored 16th-century monastery in Arequipa, Peru's second-largest city, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property celebrates Arequipa's founding in 1540 and showcases the city's traditional architectural style through original sillar volcanic rock walls, carefully sculpted by local stonemasons. The hotel sits beneath three volcanoes that define the regional landscape.
The historic center lies nearby, accessible for exploration of the Plaza de Armas, the colourful San Camilo market, and colonial sites including the cloisters of La Compañía and San Ignacio's Chapel. Additional cultural landmarks within reach include the Santa Catalina Monastery and Santa Teresa Convent.
CIRQA contains 11 rooms across three types. Claustro rooms measure 20 sqm (215 sqft) and feature a Queen bed. Aposento suites offer 35 sqm (377 sqft) with a King bed and lounge area. Bóveda suites provide 48 sqm (517 sqft) with a King bed and lounge area.
Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m. Connecting rooms and cribs are available for guests traveling with families.
The hotel operates a restaurant called Salón, where the cuisine offers an innovative reinterpretation of the region's gastronomic soul and iconic picanterías. Diners can enjoy meals while viewing the lunar landscapes surrounding the property.
The property features a heated outdoor pool. Massage services are available on-site. Family amenities include baby-sitting, kids' menus, early dinner service, and highchair facilities. The hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club International, JCB, and UnionPay.
Arequipa offers several notable excursions arranged through the hotel. The Sabandía Mill, a 17th-century working facility, lies nearby across fertile valleys featuring pre-Hispanic terraces and natural springs. The Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest canyons, is accessible by day trip via the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint and the Patapampa Pass, which offers views of the region's volcanoes.
Editorial verification: CIRQA is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
CIRQA is located in Arequipa, Peru, a UNESCO World Heritage Site city founded in 1540.
The hotel is a restored 16th-century monastery featuring original sillar volcanic rock walls sculpted by local stonemasons, blending heritage with modern design.
CIRQA has 11 rooms across three types: Claustro (20 sqm with Queen bed), Aposento (35 sqm with King bed and lounge), and Bóveda (48 sqm with King bed and lounge).
The hotel operates Salón, a restaurant serving innovative cuisine based on the region's gastronomic traditions and iconic picanterías.
Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, massage services, baby-sitting, kids' menus, connecting rooms, and cribs for families.
Nearby sites include Colca Canyon (one of the world's deepest), the Sabandía Mill (17th-century), Plaza de Armas, San Camilo market, and colonial monasteries including Santa Catalina and Santa Teresa Convent.
CIRQA is part of Relais & Châteaux, a collection of independent luxury hotels.
CIRQA is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
CIRQA is in Arequipa, Peru. Address: Urbanización Los Ángeles, Arequipa, Peru.
| Location | Arequipa, Peru |
|---|---|
| Address | Urbanización Los Ángeles, Arequipa, Peru |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/cirqa/
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