Inkaterra La Casona

Character and identity

Set on a quiet square just off the Plaza de Armas, La Casona occupies a 16th-century manor house once inhabited by Simón Bolívar, and is Relais & Châteaux's first Peruvian property. Just 11 suites are arranged around a greenery-filled courtyard scented with palo santo, with heavy carved doors, colonial antiques, rich textiles, stone fireplaces and freestanding tubs in every room. There's a small spa, a bar with a fireplace for evening debriefs, and a breakfast room serving zero-carbon organic produce. Service is quiet, observant and personal: doors are opened for you on arrival and departure as if you were a houseguest.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What defines this stay is the sense of inhabiting a restored 16th-century mansion at boutique scale, with attentive but unfussy service and credible sustainability credentials behind it. Book a balcony room or suite for the courtyard views and extra breathing room, and flag any accessibility needs in advance. Best paired with a multi-night itinerary through Inkaterra's Sacred Valley and Amazon properties.