Sleep in a Peruvian Palace | Libertador Palacio del Inka, Cuzco Peru
Lucky for me, the Cuzco flag is a rainbow! The color variation is slightly different than the LGBTQ Pride flag, but it is amazing nonetheless. Itās a cheerful welcome to guests of Palacio del Inka Cusco.
Not many can say theyāve slept in a real palace before. I felt like a prince spending a few nights at Libertador Palacio del Inka, a Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel in Cuzco, Peru. Located directly next to the Incaās largest historic temple, Temple of the Sun, Palacio del Inka holds much of its original character in its ornate guest suites. Many of which surround the Casona de los Cuatro Bustosā stone courtyard, a timeless refuge at the Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco.
Cuzco is one of my favorite cities for a variety of reasons, one of the top being the sheer amount of culture present through its many Incan and Spanish streets. Immediately after check-in, I walked out the front doors of the Hotel Libertador, one of the best hotels in Cusco, and energetically rushed towards the Plaza De Armas. Ignoring my shortness of breath from the high altitude, I was overcome with excitement at the smoky smells of nearby cooking, the kind strangers serving warm emoliente, and the sound of a half-dozen different languages from the tourists around me. All in a moment, I could hear myself proclaiming, āAh, weāve made it!ā
Returning to the hotel. We quickly freshened up before heading out for a night of CusqueƱa and experiencing a bit of the nightlife in the city center. A favorite place to start - Paddyās Irish Pub. Here, many expats, backpackers, those coming from and heading to The Amazon, and the like, all meet over cheap French fries and fantastic stories. Surrounding the area, many more pubs and clubs project their music, tempting us all to stay out a bit longer and dance. It set the tone for a perfect first night at a hotel in Cuzco, Peru.
For those looking for incredible Peruvian flavors with just as surprising atmosphere, try Fallen Angel Restaurant. After a small tour of the beautiful artwork and gorgeous rooms throughout the building, I tried Quechua and Peruvian specialties such as cuy, alpaca and quinotto de quinoa. Complete with some of the best cocktails Iāve had abroad, this place is a must for foodies visiting Cuzco for the first time, especially if youāre at Hotel Libertador Cusco.
Perhaps my favorite thing to do while in Cuzco is simply wandering the streets. Youāll get lost in the maze of cobblestone corridors lined with ancient Incan walls. Itās a photographerās dream. Our second morning began with stocking up on coca tea, fresh-squeezed juice, and plenty of food while soaking in the sun within the Libertadorās courtyard, a cozy perk typical of luxury hotels in Cusco, Peru. We then met our Lima Tours guide outside to start our walking tour and a fantastic lesson in history.
Sipping coca-tea in Palacio Libertadorās sunny courtyard, a favorite morning activity!
We participated in so many excursions and activities in this great city, it warrants an additional blog post! Itās easy to get overwhelmed in Cuzco. The first couple of times I visited, I spent the majority of my time walking around, taking photos, and shopping at the various souvenir and artisan shops. For a little more about our adventures here, make sure to watch my travel video blog! Itās a great peek if youāre considering the Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection.
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