Highlights of Peru

Casa Andina Premium Arequipa £££££

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Set behind a magnificently carved facade that leads to a contemporary sky-lit lobby, Casa Andina Premium Arequipa is a national monument in its own right. Its stone-walled bar and restaurant, serving a fusion of traditional Arequipa delicacies and haute cuisine, opens out onto a central courtyard, while the fourth-floor terrace boasts impressive views of the cathedral and distant El Misti Volcano. A meticulously restored former colonial mansion, its 40 simple and tasteful rooms and suites are spread between four floors. The impressive stately Senior Suite features original stone walls, chandeliers and colourful carpets and comes with its own private entrance, an interior patio with views and a jacuzzi.

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Arequipa £££££

• Peru
• City

A painted pink colonial-style property that has undergone contemporary renovations, Costa del Sol Wyndham Arequipa is enclosed by extensive gardens and spectacular views of three imposing volcanoes. Aside from its 88 warmly-lit rooms and suites, the property also features a lovely outdoor swimming pool, a spa (with steam room, sauna and jacuzzi), a gym and a bar and restaurant where traditional Arequipan dishes are served alongside international favourites.

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Belmond Las Casitas del Colca £££££

• Peru

A hidden gem in the Peruvian Andes, Belmond Las Casitas del Colca is a secluded hideaway nestled in the shadow of mist-tipped mountains. The estate offers a Peruvian a la carte restaurant, an outdoor stone swimming pool, a tranquil treatment spa with eucalyptus steam room, an organic vegetable garden, a small farm and a delightfully restored chapel. Its 20 private bungalows, each with under-floor heating, a private terrace, a heated plunge pool, a fireplace and an al fresco shower, are luxuriously appointed in a style that fuses lavish marble features with a showcase of traditional Peruvian touches.

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Casa Andina Standard Colca £££££

• Peru

Casa Andina Standard Colca is a small, relaxed and friendly hotel with individual cottages made out of stone, well-tended pathways and vegetable garden and an open courtyard with refreshing fountain. The restaurant offers hearty cuisine if a limited menu and local dancers perform daily. There is also a planetarium and observatory, unique in Colca, that allows guests to marvel at the night sky of the southern hemisphere. The hotel is also very well located; the traditional village of Chivay is a mere five-minute stroll away and many of Colca Canyon’s highlights are also in easy reach.

Hotel Isla Suasi £££££

• Peru

Situated on a private island that rises from Lake Titicaca, Suasi Island is accessed by a four-hour sailing from Puno on a navigation that routes via Uros and Taquile islands, allowing guests to meet the unique communities that call this Peruvian lake their home. Constructed from stone, adobe and totora reed, the island’s property perches on a steep hillside of flowered terraces. Its 23 spacious and bright rooms, many with exposed wooden beams, boast enchanting views over the lake through large windows or from balconies. A truly magical location for star-gazing, the country house offers a number of outdoor spaces that include terraces and hammock-filled gardens and even offers a private shorefront cabin. The colourful Andean cuisine showcases native potatoes, local cheeses and stone-baked bread while activities include kayaking, beach barbeques and visiting the many alpaca and vicuñas.

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