The Palacio Nazarenas in Cuzco, Peru

If you are planning to travel to Peru, there is one property in Cuzco that you absolutely must check out. The Palacio Nazarenas is a luxurious boutique hotel that brings together modernity and history.  This hotel was once a 16^th-century convent, but now has 55 oxygenated suites, the city’s first infinity pool and a gourmet restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine.

While this hotel is extremely modern, there is evidence of its historical ties all around. During the excavation process, architects and archaeologists discovered ancient Inca treasures, including an original Incan sandal.  Original Incan walls were also discovered and have been carefully preserved beneath the glass floors of treatment rooms at the hotel’s spa. Another unique thing about the Palacio Nazarenas is that the hotel’s library serves as a museum for various artifacts discovered during the hotel’s initial construction. Touring the library is truly an enriching experience. You might also notice the wonderful art on the walls of the hotel. These pieces are very rare as they are survivors from Cuzco’s Spanish colonial days.  If you are more interested in traditional Peruvian culture, the hotel hosts informational sessions with experts in different areas of Peruvian life. Here you can learn from traditional shaman, sommeliers or even historians. If you are a history buff, you definitely won’t want to miss these sessions.

For travelers who want a sense of history while staying in modern amenities, the Palacio Nazarenas is a great choice.