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Picoaga Hotel
History tells us that in the XVII Century, the Marquis Picoaga arrived at the city of Cuzco to build himself a new home made of stone and decorated with murals. Thinking of his children and with the King’s authorization, he built in the midst of the mountains a place to live.That is how today, on a traditional little paved street in Cuzco, a few steps away from the main Plaza, you can find the Picoaga Hotel, a place that has preserved both the warmth and the imposing beauty of a big old Colonial house with a service that will make you feel at home.

Picoaga Information
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire (1200s-1532). Many believe that the city was planned to be shaped like a puma. The city had two sectors: the urin and hanan, which were further divided to each encompass two of the four provinces, Chinchasuyu (NW), Antisuyu (NE), Qontisuyu (SW) and Collasuyu (SE). A road led from each of these quarters to the corresponding quarter of the empire. Each local leader was required to build a house in the city and live part of the year in Cusco, but only in the quarter of Cusco that corresponded to the quarter of the empire in which he had territory. After Pachacuti, when an Inca died his title went to one son and his property was given to a corporation controlled by his other relatives (a process called split inheritance), so each title holder had to build a new house and add new lands to the empire, in order to own the land his family needed to maintain after his death.

Picoaga Hotel
The PicoagaHotel, originally was the old mansion of the Spanish noble, the Marquis of Picoaga (century XVII). It has now been converted into a comfortable Hotel; intimate and public areas beautifully decorated in colonial style, framed by fine stone archways on two levels; beautiful columns; capiteles and Spanish patio, complete an authentic sample of 17th Century architecture.

Services:

El Mirador Restaurant
Wether waking up in the morning or arriving at night, paying a visit to El Mirador restaurant is a must as part of your travel experience. Surrounded by mountains, the Mirador offers a privileged view of the beautiful tiled roofs made of clay that characterize the architecture of the city of Cuzco. The menu of El Mirador restaurant offers recipes of international standard, creating a perfect balance between traditional Peruvian cuisine and the use of local ingredients. The combination of all these elements makes the El Mirador restaurant a must stop in the travel experience of all our guests.

El Virrey Salon
Coming in to the El VirreySalón is like traveling back in time and entering into an environment covered by immense painted wall murals commitioned by one of heirs of the Marquis of Picoaga. It is a place meant for special events, with all the necessary comforts to hold conferences, meetings and Gala Dinners.

Los Candiles Bar
After a day of walking in the city, or in the Sacred Valley of Cuzco, Los Candiles Bar awaits its guests as a place to watch the sunset.A large fireplace, drinks available for all our guests and an impressive view of the lighted Cathedral, all create a perfect environment inwhich to sit down and rest while reading a book or simply having a gook talk among friends

Location
We are very close to the main square of Cusco, in the heart of the city of Cusco. Hotel address: Santa Teresa 344 - Cusco - Perú

Rates 2011
Room     Price US$

• Single o Double Modern     160.00
• Single o Double Colonial     180.00
• Colonial Suite Deluxe     200.00
• Junior Suite Modern     220.00
• Suite Picoaga Deluxe     250.00
• Family Suite Deluxe 4 pax    250.00
• Additional bed     50.00

Lunch or Dinner (Menu) US$ 19.00

These Prices include 10% of services.

Note: Rates do not include payment of IGV (18%) for Peruvians and