Cirqa

Unbounded Hospitality & Hearty Cuisine

Arequipa, Peru

  • Surrounded by art, history, & architecture

  • Seasonal menu is inspired by fresh & local flavours of the traditional Arequipenean countryside

  • Always seems to be humming with history

Rooftop patio with fire pits, seating, and potted plants, overlooking a building with large windows and stone walls.
A bedroom with stone walls, a decorative painted ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a flat-screen TV on a stand, a window with open shutters, and various furniture including chairs, a side table, and lamps.
Elegant dining room with large windows, crystal chandeliers, and a long table set for a meal
A rustic bedroom with bare stone walls, a high arched ceiling, a chandelier, a window, a large bed with white pillows, a bathtub, and a person standing at the door.

Accommodation: Cirqa

Located in the historic centre of Arequipa, in a UNESCO protected site, this former monastery dates back to the year 1540 when the city was founded. Reviving the soul of a forgone Parador & inspired by the dedicated way monks would receive travellers, CIRQA pays homage to its heritage by carrying on warm Arequipenean traditions. In appreciation for its history, today the Parador combines its original sillar stone architecture with contemporary nuances to welcome guests.

CIRQA’s unique Arequipenean character & original volcanic rock architecture – dating back to the city’s founding in 1540 – has withstood the test of time. Today, CIRQA is applauded for its astounding design & architecture, which combined with contemporary nuances, make up the soul of the property. The eleven rooms, some of which have restored high-vaulted ceilings, encircle the main terraza & patio. On the second floor, El Techo de CIRQA overlooks surrounding neighbourhoods & showcases the city’s volcanoes.

Package Includes:

  • In-room check-in

  • 24-hour on-site concierge

  • Wi-Fi

  • Massage Services

  • Salón (dining room) & Rooftop: for the use of guests or those with prior reservation

  • 11 rooms in three categories

  • Salón: dining room & sitting area

  • Terraza

  • Rooftop: "El Techo de CIRQA"

  • Patio with heated plunge pool

  • Massage Room

How to get here?

  • CIRQA is located one block from Arequipa's Plaza de Armas, within walking distance of many of its finest cultural sites. There are daily flight options with LATAM from both Lima (home to Hotel B) and Cusco (perfect for Sol y Luna) to Arequipa's airport (AQP); the transfer from AQP to CIRQA is 30 minutes by car.

Why not?:

  • Explore the heart of Arequipa by visiting the colourful monasteries, Yanahuara district, or one of the many historic museums.

  • The adventurous Chilina valley has everything you may need to discover Arequipa’s outdoors & surroundings. Head over to the Colca Canyon & spot the magnificent condors soaring in the thermal winds.

  • Explore the high-altitude plains & the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and - if you're lucky - spot vicuñas, guanacos, & flamingos along the way.