Hotels in Chilca, Peru

Chilca is one of Peru's more unusual tourist destinations. It is known for its numerous lagoons, which are believed to cure such ailments as arthritis and low blood pressure, as well as relieving infertility, which may account for the high number of twins born in the village each year. Whether you plan to spend your days hiking the shores and the surrounding hills, swimming in the lagoons or covering yourself with the healing mud of its waters, these hotels serve as good day bases for visitors who expect to make pilgrimages to Chilca while visiting Peru.

Hotel Monasterio

This hotel is situated over three thousand meters above sea level in the Andes Mountains in a former monastery dating back to 1592. The rooms, however, are ultra-modern, and contain such amenities as individually controlled heating, free wireless Internet access, safe deposit boxes, telephones and TVs. It is situated in close proximity to both Chilca and Lima.

Hotel Monasterio
Calle Palacios 136
Plazoleta Nazarenas
Cusco
Peru
011 (+51) 84 60 4000
monasterio.orient-express.com/web/ocus/hotel_monasterio.jsp

Swissotel

Swissotel is located in the heart of the Peruvian capital, providing excellent access to the nearby village of Chilca. Each of the 244 guest rooms on the premises come equipped with safe deposit boxes, large marble bathrooms, coffee making facilities, mini bars and a variety of comfortable furnishings. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available, as are rooms for disabled guests. Breakfast and cocktails are included in the price of accommodation. There are three different restaurants on the premises, as well as a gourmet deli. At the end of a long day, relax in the lobby bar with a cool drink.

Swissotel
Via Central 150
Centro Empresarial Real
San Isidro
Lima
Peru
011 (+51) 14 21 4400
swissotel.com/EN/Destinations/Peru/Swissotel+Lima/Hotel+Home/Hotel+Description

Hotel Antigua Miraflores

The Hotel Antigua Miraflores is situated in the middle of the charming Miraflores district of the Peruvian capital, just a stone's throw away from the village of Chilca. The bilingual staff is friendly and helpful. Amenities include free wireless Internet access, room service, money exchange, laundry, luggage storage, airport transfers and a tourist information desk. Rooms come with cable television, Internet access, refrigerators and charming hand-crafted furniture; or you may opt for a suite, which includes all these amenities plus a Jacuzzi and small kitchen. There is an on-site restaurant and lounge, which is a good place to sample Peruvian cuisine.

Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Av. Grau 350, Miraflores, Lima, Peru
011 (+51) 1241-6116
peru-hotels-inns.com

Article Written By Zach Feral

Zach Feral has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. He has a B.A. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the Open University in the U.K. His writing has appeared in numerous international publications, including "Dazed & Confused," "Artforum" and "Think Again."

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