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January 23, 2023

Textiles and Crafts of Arequipa and the Colca Valley

Textile art is prolific in Peru and is one of its oldest forms of craft. Arequipa and Colca Valley have centuries of incredible history and culture.
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December 28, 2022

What to Do In and Around Arequipa: Our Selection

Rooted in history as deep and dramatic as its volcanic surroundings, Arequipa is the perfect destination for culture, discovery, and relaxation.
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December 15, 2022

What to See and Do in Peru: Our Selection

Peru's rich history, cultural integrity, and diverse landscapes make it one of the world's most alluring destinations
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September 8, 2022

Best restaurants in Arequipa, Peru: Our top 8

Arequipa's geography promotes a wide range of foods, flavours, and ingredients that make it an unndeniable hub of gastronomy of the country.
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May 25, 2020

The Soul behind CIRQA's Design & Concept

A look behind CIRQA's sillar-stone walls with Ignacio Masias. ‍
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April 1, 2020

CIRQA as one of the Best New Hotels in the World

After naming Arequipa a top destination to visit, Travel + Leisure picked CIRQA as one of the best new hotels in the world.
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March 10, 2020

The Temple that Never Toppled

In researching the history of the emblematic monastery-turned-luxury hotel, turbulent centuries blur the facts.
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February 29, 2020

Gastronomic Ground Zero

Arequipa preserves and serves daily the traditional plates on which modern Peruvian cuisine is based.
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January 30, 2020

CIRQA's Relais & Châteaux distinction

CIRQA is the newest property to join Relais & Châteaux' portfolio. An honor that speaks to the property's history and experience.
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