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Property Details

Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: Centrally located 16th century monastery in Cuzco

Feature: Oxygen enrichment helps with the hotel's high altitude

Rooms: 117 rooms and suites

Location: Cuzco, Peru

Nearest airport: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Transfer: 30 minutes from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport by car transfer.

Luxury Holidays At Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

For a truly unique experience, flushed with historical significance, look no further than Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco. Sympathetically adapted from a 16th century monastery, this splendid hotel is bursting at the seams with character and charm.

Built in 1595, the building became a base for Catholic priests and, amazingly, the original artwork from this period still adorns its walls. Heavy wooden doors and courtyard gardens, bordered by dozens of stone archways, make for an unusual exterior, while guest rooms and suites are cosy and intimate, decorated in traditional Spanish Colonial style and looking out onto the central courtyard or the city. Culinary experiences include acclaimed restaurant, El Tupay, where live opera accompanies the refined cuisine and Oqre, with its contemporary Peruvian menu served within the atmospheric cloisters or in the pretty courtyard. Other amenities include a stylish bar, a chapel and a therapy suite for massages. The hotel can also organise a variety of exciting activities, including cookery classes, art tours, treasure hunts for little ones, sightseeing tours of Cuzco and Pisco-tasting with the barman.

Monasterio is located at an altitude of eleven thousand feet, so oxygen replenishment is a welcome in-room luxury for much of the accommodation, while the large roaring fireplace in the lobby accentuates the hotel's homely appeal.

Culture & History At Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

Monasterio provides the perfect base from which to embark on the acclaimed Inca Trail. The routes, many of which are of original Incan construction, integrate a network of three overlapping pathways. You will traverse through various Peruvian terrains, including Alpine forest and mountainous, cloud-covered landscapes, before arriving at magnificent Machu Picchu.

Why Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco is so special...

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City Breaks

Cuzco, located in the southern highlands of Peru and a heady 11,000 feet above sea level, is a richly historic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Throughout its deeply fascinating past, Cuzco has been home to Incan civilisations and invading Spanish conquerors, both of which have left their mark. From ancient temples once lined with solid gold walls, to awesome cathedrals, Cuzco is flushed with historic significance. Marvel at the colonial works of art and detailed wood carvings dotted across the city squares and walk through charming cobbled alleyways, admiring impressive Spanish mansions along the way. From here, you can also start your adventure to Machu Picchu, criss-crossing your way through Incan ruins on the world-famous Inca Trail.

Luxury Family Holidays

Children are sure to be kept smiling here, with plenty on offer to amuse their creative minds. They can take part in cooking classes, with the chance to make everything from mini pizzas to delicious iced cookies, or if they're more of the outdoors type, youngsters are encouraged to put on their detective hats and get involved with the hotel's treasure hunt.

Romance

Cuzco is a very romantic place in which to honeymoon, replete with cobbled streets, narrow alleyways and centuries-old architecture. Honeymooners will enjoy shopping in the local boutiques, sightseeing and enjoying horse-riding excursions in Sacred Valley, followed by massage treatments and romantic candlelit dinners back at the hotel.

Weddings

For guests who wish to get married while staying at Monasterio, it is possible to enjoy an intimate ceremony in the candlelit, 500-year-old hotel chapel or in the peaceful courtyard, surrounded by cloisters and landscaped gardens. Packages are available that include flowers, music from a violinist and flute player, candles, a Champagne and canapes toast for ten people, a wedding cake and Junior Suite accommodation for the bride and groom.

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Amenities

Art Collection
Children's Activities
Cookery Classes
Cultural Activities
Spa Treatments
Wi-Fi

Cuzco Travel Information

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Time Difference

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Currency

Nuevo Sol

Voltage

220V

Climate

Cuzco's climate is consistent, making it an optimal destination for a holiday throughout most of the year – if you don’t like too much heat. The hotter months are from October to April, with average temperatures of 11°C, and the coldest month is July at 7°C. The rainy season tends to be from November to April, however December can be a good time to visit despite this.

Getting There

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Gateway to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu (meaning ‘Old Mountain’ in Quechua) is positioned above the Urubamba River, giving sensational views of the valley below. Being one of the Seven Wonders of the World, it is the main attraction for many people visiting Cuzco, with stone carved with impeccable precision to create many structures, from phenomenal temples to stone staircases. The 43-kilometre-long Inca Trail leads to Machu Picchu, and is Peru’s busiest trekking route, with hikers walking along the stone paved trail to reach the mountain, which is positioned far into the cloud forest.

History

Having previously been the capital of the Inca Empire (1438-1533), Cuzco is full of astonishing history, including one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. Situated in the countryside, north west of the city, it had been a secret for hundreds of years, prior to Hiram Bingham’s rediscovery of the site. Río Urubamba Valley, otherwise known as Sacred Valley, encompasses 100 kilometres of land and is full of breathtaking Inca ruins.

Luxury Train Travel

Belmond has two incredible trains that travel through Cuzco. Belmond Hiram Bingham takes passengers from Cuzco to Machu Picchu in around three-and-a-half hours, allowing passengers to indulge in an incredible three-course meal en route. The second of Belmond’s trains is the superb Belmond Andean Explorer, offering a service from Cuzco to Puno (taking one day and night) or Arequipa from Cuzco (taking two days and two nights). The stunning sleeper train boast stylish cabins that allow passengers to relax, and there’s even an on-board spa for further indulgence.

Museums

Cuzco is perfect for visitors who have a passion for artefacts and artwork and wish to understand more about the history of the city, as the city boasts many museums. Museo de Arte Precolombino is full of archaeological artefacts, along with pre-Columbian artworks, some of which that have been taken from its parent museum in Lima. Planetarium Cuzco, located just 15 minutes away from downtown Cuzco, offers an ideal vantage point from which to see the stars and planets of the southern skies.

Architecture

Since Cuzco was the capital of the Inca Empire until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, its importance to modern Peru was signified by the city being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city shows off the Inca architecture in all its glory and was created to show the shape of a Puma lying down (the animal was worshipped by the Inca people). The buildings in the city have a unique appearance; created with large stones cemented with amalgam.

Cuisine

Cuzco offers many dining options, including a multitude of fine dining restaurants across the city, making it perfect for couples or groups looking for a delightful meal in the city. Otherwise, the city offers a large number of restaurants devoted to local and Peruvian cuisine, including Ceviche, Peru’s national dish. If you’re looking to grab a quick bite to eat or to take a break from sightseeing for a drink, the endless amounts of cafés and restaurants peppering the inner city are perfect for visitors.

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