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Nov04

Enjoy stunning cliff top views of the Pacific

Published by in Cities, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Peru, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, South America, Urban Tourism

Miraflores Park Hotel is a city center luxury hotel in Lima located close to many of Lima’s definitive cultural and historic attractions including Parque Kennedy, Huaca Pucllana Museo de la Nacion and Parque de la Reserva. Situated in Miraflores district, only 100 metres from Beach Circuit Avenue, the hotel offers an attentive service and impressive views of the ocean. With only 82 guestrooms, Miraflores Park Hotel combines the service of a boutique hotel with the amenities of a much larger property.

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Nov04

A balance of rich culture and modern convenience to ensure you a memorable stay

Published by in Biking, Fishing, Parks, Peru, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, South America, Spa, Swimming

Perfectly set in the Sacred Valley of the Incas among green fields, mountains and lush stretch of the Urubamba River, Hotel Rio Sagrado is an excellent starting point to discover all that Cusco has to offer. Surrounded by ancient remains, it is a tranquil, rural retreat situated only five minutes drive from Urubamba town and an hour from Macchu Picchu. Bought and refurbished by Orient-Express in 2010, Hotel Rio Sagrado boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.

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Nov01

A truly expression of authentic Peruvian luxury hospitality

Published by in Cities, Eating, Golf, Hotels, Peru, Relaxing, South America, Urban Tourism


Located in the most exclusive residential and commercial district in Lima, Country Club Lima Hotel offers its guests old-style elegance together with all modern amenities. Built in the 1920s and completely remodeled in 2008, it is now considered a National Monument. Situated close to Parque el Olivar, Huaca Pucllana, Parque Kennedy and only 5 km from Miraflores, this five star luxury property presents the perfect marriage of architectural charm, history and modern comfort.

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Aug02

Hidden in the Peruvian Andes

Published by in Hiking, Lodge, Peru, Relaxing, Romantic, South America, Walking

Set in the serenity of the Colca Canyon, Las Casitas del Colca is a luxurious eco-lodge considered as one of the most exotic vacation destinations in Peru. Placed amidst the beauty and magic of the Andes Mountains, at the bottom of one of the deepest canyons in the world, Las Casitas is ideal for excursions around the marvellous volcanic scenery of the Colca Valley.  The location makes the resort a perfect choice for the guest who prefers privacy in addition to luxury accommodations set in natural beauty.

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Mar29

El Mercado Restaurant

Published by in Cities, Eating, Peru, Restaurants, South America

Based in Lima, Peru, this restaurant was designed by Oz Arq and Maru Alvarez-Calderon. Built in 2009-2010 in an open large garden, El Mercado Restaurant offers its guests a great atmosphere.

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Feb11

Titilaka Hotel

Published by in Biking, Hotels, Kayaking, Peru, Relaxing, Romantic, Sailing, South America, Spa, Walking

This is a contemporary luxury hotel located on a private peninsula on the shores of the Lake Titicaca, Peru. It is one of the best hotels around the world. The Titilaka hotel offers a modern luxurious design and stunning views the Andean scenery.

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Oct26

La Casona Inkaterra

Published by in Arts, History, Peru, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, South America, Spa, Travel Stories, Walking

Located at the heart of the historical city, La Casona is Cusco’s first boutique hotel that reflects the cities mélange of cultures and traditions. Surrounded by astounding Andean sceneries, the colonial manor house is an exclusive hotel located in the beautiful Plaza de Las Nazarenas. Cusco‘s architectural heritage of Incan stone walls topped with colonial white stucco is echoed in this sixteenth-century building on a square steps from the main plaza.

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Oct04

Cusco – the archaeological capital of the South America

Published by in Arts, Cities, Cultural, History, Monuments, Museums, Peru, Photos, Praying, Relaxing, Sightseeings, South America, UNESCO, Urban Tourism, Walking

With its magnificent temples, Cusco offers beautiful landscapes and an approach to the old Inca culture. Ruins, museums, churches, mansions and a wide variety of architecture. Often referred to as the “Archaeological Capital of the Americas” Cusco (Peru) is a beautiful city riddled with contrasts between the indigenous styles and the modern western world.

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Sep21

The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

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The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel to abut the 15th-century ancient Incan site. Located within the Sanctuary of the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, the hotel is sets at 8,100 feet above sea level. Its location gives you easy access to the ruins as well as breathtaking scenery.

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Mar03

Casa Andina

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The private island of Isla Suasi, in the north of Lake Titicaca, is as high as the Andes, and the views are literally breathtaking. You can see the vast blue lake from everyone of the twenty-four rooms in this small rustic hotel, not to mention alpaca and vicuna grazing on the hotel’s garden out front. Stripy hammocks swing outside in the breeze as multitudes of birds catch fish in this, the deepest part of the lake. It is hard to believe there that stress exists. Photo by: sling2008

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