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Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

Cusco, Peru

Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

In the heart of historic Cuzco, not far from the Plaza de Armas, stands a property with a multifaceted past, its bells crowning the entrance archway. Inca stonework gave way to a palace, which later became a Jesuit institution and a convent, and remains a place of hospitality to this day. Amidst a succession of courtyards, gardens, and cloisters, guests can really inhabit this special setting, and while the rooms themselves offer a sophisticated take on their origins as monastic cells - albeit on a far grander scale - the communal areas retain the warmth and generosity of spaces designed for gathering and celebration. At Hypnôze Spa, some treatments incorporate medicinal herbs from the adjoining botanical garden, while the original Inca structural remains are visible beneath one’s feet. The estate’s connection to biodiversity extends to the menu, where at Mauka, chef Pía León highlights indigenous seeds, grains, tubers, and plants in dishes like her paiche featuring notes of the high jungle, cocona fruit, rough lemon, and yuca. It offers a singular perspective on the Andean nation, both on and off the plate.

Accommodations

What we like

The legacy

An intimate moment during a coca leaf reading, bringing messages from Pachamama and the Apus.

The comfort

The Palacio Suite, for its air of a grand historic residence.

The cocktail

At Bar Senzo, a pisco with indulgent bites, beside Cusco's first heated outdoor pool.

Location

Address

Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas 223, Cusco, Peru

08002 Cusco, Peru

Airport

Most arrive via Lima, then the short hop to Cusco, fifteen minutes away.

Plaza Nazarenas

Five minutes on foot to Plaza de Armas; San Blas and Koricancha just beyond.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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