Belmond's Cusco property — a converted colonial-era building in the San Blas neighborhood, steps from the Plaza de Armas.
BrandBelmond
DestinationCusco
RegionSouth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingHistoric former palace and convent
Best ForBelmond train travelers using Cusco as a routing point, repeat Peru visitors seeking heritage properties, couples on milestone South American trips.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized and attentive service
Butler24 hour butler service
Private PoolNo
Renovated2012
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas occupies a colonial-era building in Cusco's San Blas neighborhood, a short walk uphill from the Plaza de Armas. The property follows Belmond's heritage-restoration template: original stonework, colonial-era courtyards, and oxygen-enriched rooms to address the 3,400-meter al
Key Features
Incredible views of the Andes
Stunning courtyard and gardens
Luxury spa with traditional therapies
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Gourmet dining experiences
Exclusive access to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Dining
Senzo Restaurant
Signature Experience
The courtyard at altitude — colonial stonework at 3,400 meters, with oxygen systems running invisibly to ease acclimatization before the train departures.
Belmond's Cusco base for travelers routing through the brand's Peruvian train collection, with oxygen-enriched rooms addressing altitude at a level most Cusco properties don't engineer for.
Signature Suite: Studio Suite
Personal bar, 24 hour butler service, King-size or twin poster beds, Peruvian marble bathroom, Spacious lounge, Size: from 57 m2 to 68 m2 / 613 ft2 to 731 ft2
Accolades
Only outdoor heated pool in Cusco, belongs to the exclusive Belmond group.
Best time: May through September is Cusco's dry season — clear skies for Machu Picchu visits, ideal trekking conditions, and the extraordinary Inti Raymi sun festival in June.
Demand: Peak demand concentrates in the June through August dry season when international Machu Picchu visits surge. Inti Raymi in June creates a specific cultural peak. Shoulder months May and September offer superior value.
Pricing: June through August peak season rates at Palacio Nazarenas and Inkaterra are at maximum. May and September offer 20-30% savings with identical dry conditions and dramatically fewer tourists on the Inca Trail.
Insider tip: Machu Picchu entry is strictly limited and tickets sell out months in advance. Ultra-luxury properties in Cusco maintain concierge relationships that can secure access — this is a non-negotiable booking priority.
Avoid: January and February bring the Amazon basin rains to Cusco, creating clouds and reduced visibility at Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail closes entirely in February for maintenance.
