Cirqa

Cirqa is all about understated elegance—gray and charcoal accents in the common areas complement, rather than overpower, the parador’s architecture. Inside each of the uniquely decorated rooms, stylish, tailor-made furniture blurs the line between the ancient and contemporary worlds.

But after a day of climbing nearby volcanoes or embarking on fascinating art history tours, nothing calls like that sapphire dipping pool in the courtyard, traditionally called pozas.

And though you may be tempted to stay within Cirqa’s walls for the duration of your stay, the hotel’s staff is happy to arrange all manner of excursions — from tours of the historic city to adventures in the Chilina Valley, Colca Canyon, and beyond.

Come for this magical little hotel: stay (longer than the usual 24 hours) for charming old-town Arequipa.