Step inside a piece of living history. Hidden within the heart of Arequipa’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, CIRQA is a beautifully restored 16th-century monastery. Built from the city’s iconic white sillar stone, this remarkable parador honours the warm hospitality once offered to travellers by monks, creating a stay that feels both timeless and deeply authentic.
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