A soulful 11-room stay that carefully blends centuries-old spirit with pared-back elegance. Housed in a 1540 monastery – the same year Arequipa was founded – it honours its roots with high-vaulted ceilings, raw sillar stone walls, and soft palettes of white, beige, and grey. The name riffs on “circa,” a nod to a moment of time, but swaps in a Q to root it firmly in Peru. You can expect friendly, informal service, hearty dishes inspired by monastic traditions, and spectacular views of volcanoes from the rooftop bar, El Techo de CIRQA. With few design-forward stays in the area, it’s a rare find by Ignacio Masías (of Titilaka and Atemporal acclaim), and a perfect pit stop base before heading to Colca Canyon.