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INKA TERRA:
La Casona Cusco Hotel
Re-live a privileged tradition. Inkaterra presents Cusco’s first luxury boutique hotel, reflecting a privileged mélange of culture and tradition.

Meticulously restored.
A colonial manor house —perhaps the first Spanish construction in Cusco— centrally located on an Incan settlement near Cusco’s present-day main square, later occupied by the conquistadores of Peru and their descendants. Eleven suites surround a sumptuous courtyard, where the patina of time is tastefully preserved. Contemporary amenities create the ambience of comfort and exclusivity enjoyed by residents in centuries past. A quiet oasis.Located on the serene Plaza Las Nazarenas, Cusco, Peru.Surrounded by astounding Andean sceneries.

The History
INKA PERIOD
Plaza Las Nazarenas, the sector where La Casona is situated was part of InkaPumakurko neighborhood, which contained vital Kancha (Inka settlement) according to chronicler Garcilazo de la Vega. The most significant Kanchas in the neighborhood were PanakasHuáscar, the school site of the Warakos or warriors and those of YachayWasi or high school that was right next to the cultivated terraces on the hills towards the Watanay and Choquechaca Rivers. The distribution of the Kanchas, facilitated the establishment of Spanish ancestral homes, still currently evident in some parts of the sector.

COLONIAL PERIOD
The Spanish influence began when the first division of land parcels were given in 1534. After the earthquake of March 1650, the character of the colonial urban Cusco was defined by superimposed Spanish architecture over the Inka structures. When the Spaniards built their homes, they adapted the basic Inkan structural elements and morphed these with their construction. Thus, the manor was built and traced from the Inka layout with regular and linear geometry around a central courtyard. Following the Spanish conquest, the La Casona property went under the possession of the first Spanish conquistadors and its first occupant was Captain Francisco Barrientos, lieutenant of Diego de Almagro. During the civil strife among the Spaniards, the house was confiscated by Juan Balza and thereafter, occupied by Juan Alvarez Maldonado.

The Experience
Comfort and luxury in complete privacy and authentic Peruvian refinement.Re-live the layered heritage at La Casona and enjoy complete relaxation in its calm and serene surroundings, your quiet oasis amidst the vibrant capital of the Incan empire.
Appreciate Cusco’s unique mestizo grandeur in the blended essence of Spanish design and local flavors. Enjoy its contemporary fixtures integrated with the original facilities, traditional colors, murals, and stone reflecting the patina of several eras.

SUITES
Plaza Suite
Experience Cusco’s unique mestizo grandeur, the inspiration for the remodeling, which maintains the blended essence of Spanish design and local traditions in the Plaza Suites. The Plaza Suites are furnished with either king or twin beds, 100% cotton sheets, 8 anti-allergenic pillows, down duvet, a dining area for 2 persons with a stone fireplace. These exclusive suites have large marble bathroom equipped with two sinks, tub, shower and independent toilet, special Inkaterra handmade toiletries, lush towels, bath salts and locker room. For maximum comfort, the suites are equipped with thermostat controlled heated floors, free WiFi Internet, flat screen TV with cable, DVD, I Pod speakers, mini bar, personal safe and cordless phones. Likewise, the suites are fully serviced with VIP treatment, housekeeping service three times daily and personalized welcome.Experience and explore from La Casona, a destination as well as a hub to begin your discovery of the Andes. Visit the various valleys and villages surrounding the city, absorbing the magic and mysticism; or organize your excursions to other travel destinations in Peru.
• Concierge • Suites • Private spa, massage • Room service • Lounge • Dining room & dining terrace • Terraces, courtyard & inner patios • Privileged location.

Balcon Suite
Experience the tranquility and repose La Casona once offered to illustrious travelers who visited it in earlier times with blended colonial baroque and renaissance balconies overlooking the courtyard. Handsomely appointed and boasting the most exquisite amenities the Balcón suites are furnished with either king or twin beds and 100% pima cotton with 8 anti-allergenic pillows, down duvet, a dining area for 2 persons with its own stone fireplace. Its large marble bathroom is equipped with two sinks, tub, shower and independent toilet, special Inkaterra handmade toiletries, lush towels, bath salts and twin closet. For your maximum comfort, the suites are equipped with thermostat controlled heated floors, free WiFi Internet, flat screen TV with cable, DVD, I Pod speakers, mini bar, personal safe and cordless phones. Moreover, the suites are fully serviced with VIP treatment, housekeeping service three times daily and personalized welcome.

Patio Suite
Feel the patina of time and tradition, as colonial furnishings and original designs blend with lavish contemporary comforts in the Patio Suites overlooking the central courtyard of La Casona. The Patio Suites are furnished with either king or twin beds and 100% pima cotton with 8 anti-allergenic pillows, down duvet, a dining area for 2 persons with its own stone fireplace. Its large marble bathroom is equipped with two sinks, tub, shower and independent toilet, special Inkaterra handmade toiletries, lush towels, bath salts and twin closet. For your maximum comfort, the suites are equipped with thermostat controlled heated floors, free WiFi Internet, flat screen TV with cable, DVD, I Pod speakers, mini bar, personal safe and cordless phones. Moreover, the suites are fully serviced with VIP treatment, housekeeping service three times daily and personalized welcome.
Services and Facilities
The ultimate in opulent privacy.Carefully restored to retain its historical heritage, La Casona presents modern luxury without sacrificing authenticity, capturing the sense of privacy and privilege experienced by those who once lived here.

Location
PLAZA NAZARENAS 113, CUSCO - PERU. Located at the Plaza Las Nazarenas, La Casona is surrounded by astonishing Andean sceneries and lovely cobblestone streets, where guests discover the city’s majestic past.
Strategic

Next to the Museum of Pre-Columbian art, in a special oasis between San Blas artist district, and Cusco’s vibrant main square. From the moment you step out of the Inkaterra hotel, you begin an intimate discovery of Cusco.

• 3,400 meters (11,152 ft) a.s.l; 1000 km from Lima, Peru.10 min. from Cusco Airport.
• Flights hourly from Lima, daily from Puno, Arequipa, Puerto Maldonado, La Paz.
• Trains from Puno, Arequipa.
• Tours of archeological sites, luxury trips colonial churches and living culture, in Cusco or the surrounding Sacred Valley.
• Bi-lingual guide, driver available.

Rates 2011
Rooms    Price US$

• Patio    380.00
• Balcony    490.00
• Plaza    590.00
• Aditional Bed    100.00

Nota: Rates include 10% service