Lima has a new 5* hotel. Last week Hilton officially opened its first property in the country. Its décor include some elements inspired in Lima’s architecture. Its 207 guest rooms feature woodwork reminiscent to the wooden balconies encased with lattice windows of Lima’s colonial time. Of Arab origin these balconies are Lima’s most distinctive colonial symbol. The hotel’s highlight is definitely the outdoor pool on the rooftop terrace with views of Lima and the sea. Its ‘Social’ restaurant strives to stress its unique selling proposal with dishes of Peruvian-American fusion. Click here to see our first pictures from the new Hilton.

Due to the relevance for tourism the local authorities in Cusco have built a provisional bridge just 120 meters from the one that was seriously damaged last December in the Sacred Valley. The bridge ‘Acrow’ was inaugurated on January 21st and the transit of vans and coaches through Chincheros could have been resumed. Consequently itineraries including Maras, Moray and/or Chincheros can be again offered.

During our last hotel inspection in Cusco we took chance to visit the brand new JW Marriott. We were positively surprised – the JW Marriott not only fulfills international standards of a luxurious hotel. It also boasts some local elements that confer the property its own character despite belonging to an international chain. Click here to see our fact sheet and our pictures.

The wine-producing region of Ica has its first boutique property the ‘Queirolo Hotel & Vineyard’. Peru’s first wine hotel is located approx. 5-hour drive south from Lima. Set within 400 hectares of farmland this hotel in rustic-luxe style features 32 guestrooms. The property provides an environment of beauty and tranquility that relaxes the mind. A wine or Pisco tasting as well as a vineyard tour escorted by the hotel’s sommelier are included in the hotel fare and are a chance to expands one’s knowledge of Peruvian wine and Pisco. But there is more than just succulent wines and Pisco: try mountain biking or indulge yourself with some prime cuisine at the on-site restaurant ‘Las Viñas’, or take a swim in the pool. Click here to see pictures of our inspection trip.

The Urubamba bridge in the Sacred Valley of Cusco was heavily damaged some days ago. According to local authorities Reparation work should take approx. 3 months. Consequently excursions to Chincheros, Maras and Moray can’t be offered en route to the Sacred Valley as long as the bridge in Urubamba is not repaired. The only way to reach the Sacred Valley is via the road to Pisaq. This measure obliges to leave earlier from Cusco to reach Ollanta Station. Our executives will be informing about alternative solutions in case Chincheros, Maras or Moray are considered in their itineraries.

LAN announced recently that the route Lima – Easter Island won’t be operated from January 2013. After January 15th passengers will be flown first to Santiago de Chile to connect from this hub to Easter Island.

Aerodiana will offer daily flights from Lima to Pisco and vice versa from January 15th 2013. This is an alternative to promote the Nasca Airlines among travelers lacking the time to head south by land (approx. 5 hours). The route will be operated in aircrafts FK-50 with capacity 50 passengers. Flights leave from Lima at 07:30 am and arrive in Pisco at 08:10 am. Departure time from Pisco is at 12:00 hrs and the arrival is scheduled 12:40 hrs.

The recently opened Casa del Sol is the first boutique hotel in Aguas Calientes town. The property has 25 guestrooms and 3 suites with Jacuzzi. It is located just 5 minutes walking from the train station and the bus station, from where the shuttle buses leave to the citadel to Machu Picchu. Casa del Sol features refined contemporary decoration, ample guestrooms with fine bedding and personalized service. Click here to check the hotel’s fact sheet