Relais & Châteaux Hotels in Peru: The Complete List

Relais & Châteaux is a French association founded in 1954 gathering hotels and restaurants considered exceptional under five criteria: courtesy (service), calm (atmosphere), character (personality), charm and cuisine. Members are selected by committee and pass regular audits. Affiliation is lost if quality drops —which happens to five to eight properties per year worldwide.

Peru has five active properties in the Relais & Châteaux catalogue as of May 2026. This guide presents them in geographical order north to south: one in Cusco, two in the Sacred Valley and Andean zone, one in Arequipa, and one in Tambopata.

1. Inkaterra La Casona — Cusco

The Inkaterra La Casona, in a sixteenth-century mansion two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, is the Cusco property affiliated to Relais & Châteaux since 2010. Eleven rooms only, no on-site restaurant (concierge-coordinated dinner at neighbouring hotels), inner courtyard with century-old bougainvilleas, curated library with first editions.

The concept is residence more than hotel. The Peruvian property we most recommend for couples returning to the country and already familiar with the major names (Belmond, Inkaterra). Rate: USD 980-1,450.

2. Sol y Luna — Sacred Valley

The Sol y Luna, on the outskirts of Urubamba, was Peru's first Relais & Châteaux (affiliated 2007) and remains the valley's reference. Forty-three independent casitas in five-hectare gardens, two restaurants, equestrian school with Peruvian Paso horses, charitable foundation with free primary school.

The distinctive seal is Wayra, outdoor Peruvian grill with equestrian show. Peru's only establishment with double R&C affiliation: hotel and restaurant. Rate: USD 520-980.

3. Titilaka — Puno (Lake Titicaca)

The Titilaka, A Relais & Châteaux Lodge, isolated on a private Titicaca peninsula an hour south of Puno, is the only R&C property on the world's highest navigable lake. Eighteen water- or pre-Columbian-terrace-view suites, restaurant with organic-garden produce, contemporary Peruvian decor, private navigation included in the rate.

The option we recommend over the mass Titicaca islands. It allows lake immersion without the touristy Uros crowd. Rate: USD 850-1,350.

4. Cirqa — Arequipa

The Cirqa Relais & Châteaux, in Arequipa's historic centre in a sixteenth-century mansion, is the most recent Peruvian addition (affiliated 2018). Eleven rooms around a restored colonial courtyard, restaurant with tasting menu signed by Arequipa chef, private library with twentieth-century South American literature.

The masterpiece is the original sixteenth-century sillar (white volcanic tuff) walls, restored without rendering. The hotel we most recommend for couples combining Arequipa with the Colca Canyon. Rate: USD 850-1,250.

5. Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica — Tambopata

The Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, in the Tambopata jungle 45 minutes by boat from Puerto Maldonado, is the Amazon property affiliated to R&C since 2009. Thirty-five jungle-lodge-style cabins with thatched roofs, no air conditioning (natural ventilation), restaurant with local Amazon produce, included activity programme (guided walks, fauna observation, night navigation).

The property operates with real sustainability principles: one hundred per cent local employees, full recycling programme, solar power in cabins, reforestation programme with local schools. The Relais & Châteaux Amazon option. Rate: USD 720-1,180.

Five properties for an entire country. That scarcity is editorial virtue: Peruvian Relais & Châteaux is a short, honest list, no commercial-pressure dilution.

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Quick comparison

The five hotels share three elements: intimate size (11-43 rooms), serious local-produce gastronomy, mansion-or-residence atmosphere rather than international hotel.

Differences are geographical and thematic. For Andean honeymoon: Sol y Luna or Cirqa. For absolute isolation: Titilaka. For Peru return: Inkaterra La Casona. For Amazon with service: Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica.

What they have in common

Three elements serve as R&C seal in these properties. First, the resident executive chef, not rotating. Cooks with local produce, seasonal menu, personal attention to allergies and intolerances.

Second, intimate size. No Peruvian Relais & Châteaux exceeds 50 rooms. This translates to staff-per-guest ratio (1.5-2.5 employees per cabin), personal knowledge of guest by name, and less protocolary service.

Third, local philanthropy. All five hotels have a contribution programme to neighbouring communities: primary school (Sol y Luna), reforestation (Inkaterra), tourism training (Titilaka), architectural preservation (Cirqa, La Casona). It is a brand component, not optional.

How to combine them

For the complete honeymoon trip, we recommend the three-Relais & Châteaux formula: two Cirqa nights (Arequipa), three Titilaka (Titicaca), three Sol y Luna (Sacred Valley). Total eight nights with consistent brand experience. The trip we most recommend for couples with unrestricted budget and fourteen days in Peru.