Getting
Here

3399 m | Andes Mountains
Incan ruins are the foundations of
the colonial heritage that remains.
Cusco is located at 3399m.
Incan ruins are the foundation of our Spanish Colonial heritage.

Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco, Peru

Cusco | 3399 m | Andes Mountains
Incan ruins are the foundations of
the colonial heritage that remains.
Cusco is located at 3399m.
Incan ruins are the foundation of our Spanish Colonial heritage.

Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco, Peru

3399masl | Andes
Incan ruins are the foundation of our Spanish Colonial heritage.

Getting Here
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You can fly international to Lima, Peru and take one of the multiple, daily national flights to Cusco. Another option is to fly from Bogota, Colombia or Santiago, Chile direct to Cusco. These flight options are limited.
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It takes fifteen minutes to drive from the airport to the hotel.

Free airport pick-up if you book with us. Book 24 hours prior to your arrival to receive this benefit.

In the heart of Cusco
We are located in the artisan's neighborhood of San Blas, a five-minute walk from the city center. San Blas is Cusco's oldest, continuously lived-in, neighborhood, rich with artisan galleries, quaint coffee shops, and good eats.

Cusco

According to Inca mythology, Cusco was the center of the universe, where all life began. The word "Cusco" means "belly button" in Quechua. The city was first inhabited by the Incan empire beginning in the 13th century, until it was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century. It is a UNESCO heritage city rich in history, good eats, museums, and picturesque sites.

Cusco highlights →Cusco Historic Center Coricancha Temple Twelve Angled Stone Sacsayhuamán

San Blas

San Blas is Cusco's oldest, continuously lived-in, neighborhood. Steep and narrow cobble stone streets are lined with the remains of Incan architecture and colonial casonas, where artisans, boutiques, and coffee shops now reside.

More about San Blas →Hilo | Clothing Store Raiz | Clothing Store San Blas Market San Blas Parish

Cusco

Cusco highlights →Cusco Historic Center Coricancha Temple Twelve Angled Stone Sacsayhuamán

San Blas

More about San Blas →Hilo | Clothing Store Raiz | Clothing Store San Blas Market San Blas Parish

The CASONA

The Casona was built approximately between 1750 - 1800. The intricate, hand-carved wrap around balcony was rebuilt; replicating the original design. Original adobes where used to rebuild walls. A technique of mixing cactus with mud and straw was used for the adobe wall finishes. Roof tiles that could be salvaged where reused. Restoration of the casona was completed in June of 2016, under the supervision of the Ministerio de Cultura.

See restoration photo's here →

Restoration of the colonial patio of the Antigua Casona San Blas hotel.

The entrance of the casona before restoration.
March, 2015

Patio of casona before restoration.
March, 2015

Original balconies before restoration.
March, 2015

Laying new foundations under original adobe walls.
May, 2015

Running wooden beams for second floor above bar.
August, 2015

Planting wooden columns for wrap around balcony.
October, 2015

Wooden cannes used for balcony.
November, 2015

Connecting old and new sections of casona.
January, 2016

Building decorative stone wall in patio.
January, 2016

Building roof structure above street front.
February, 2016

Laying original tiles on roof above street front.
March, 2016

Casona is tiled and has adobe finish.
April, 2016

Finishing room second floor of casona.
April, 2016

Doors for rooms above street front installed.
May, 2016

Plastering over adobe finish inside of the reception.
May, 2016

Building stone columns behind casona.
June, 2016

Walls and floors finished reception.
‍June, 2016

Patio of casona restored.
‍June, 2016

Front entrance of casona before restoration.
March, 2015

Original wooden balconies before restoration.
March, 2015

Re-enforcing door beams with wooden lintels.
April, 2015

Opening adobe arches into reception.
June, 2015

Building new roof structure.
September, 2015

New roof and wooden columns for balcony middle section of patio.
October, 2015

Cannes used above street front.
December, 2015

Building stone arches next to restaurant.
January, 2016

Rebuilding adobe walls and laying roof above street front.
February, 2016

Adobe finish of mud, straw and cactus.
March, 2016

Casona is tiled and has adobe finish.
April, 2016

Completing adobe finish second floor.
April, 2016

Finishing dividing walls for rooms second floor.
April, 2016

Laying hand made clay brick floors.
May, 2016

Laying stone floors around patio.
May, 2016

Laying last of the pastelero floors.
June, 2016

Final details of restoration in place.
‍June, 2016

Front entrance restored.
‍June, 2016

The CASONA

The heart of the Antigua Casona San Blas is a colonial era home built approximately between 1750 - 1800. The entrance to the patio is framed by an original stone arch. The intricate, hand-carved wrap around balcony was rebuilt; replicating the original design. Original adobes where used to rebuild walls. A technique of mixing cactus with mud and straw was used for the adobe wall finishes. Roof tiles that could be salvaged where reused. Restoration of the casona was completed in June of 2016, under the supervision of the Ministerio de Cultura.

See restoration photo's →

SUSTAINABLITY

Here at Antigua Casona San Blas, we want to do everything we can to protect our environment. This means separating recyclable goods from waste, providing filtered water instead of bottled water in the bathroom, encouraging guests to reuse their towels, and not requesting linen changes for an extended stay.

Sustainability practices →

SUSTAINABILITY

Read our sustainability practices below →

COMMUNITY

The Antigua Casona San Blas is proud to support Xapiri Ground and Valle Sagrado Verde

More information coming soon.Valle Sagrado Verde Xapiri Ground

COMMUNITY

The Antigua Casona San Blas is proud to support Xapiri Ground and Valle Sagrado Verde

More information coming soon.

Awards

Doesn't Get Better than This

Beautifully designed with intricate carved wood, beautiful colors, thoughtful touches like extra pillows, throw rugs and shawls. Amazing bathroom with tub and flawless hot water (rare in this part of Peru). Such a magical stay, amazing friendly staff. Great live music. Sound proofed room. So much thought has been given to the comfort of guests.
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November, 2018
TripAdvisor

Antigua Casona San BlasA boutique hotel in the heart of Cusco.
More than a hotel; an experience.

Antigua
Casona San BlasA boutique hotel
in the heart of Cusco.
More than a hotel;
an experience.

Getting
Here

Cusco

San Blas

Cusco

San Blas

The CASONA

The CASONA

SUSTAINABLITY

SUSTAINABILITY

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

Awards

Doesn't Get Better than This

Awards & Recognition

Antigua Casona San BlasA boutique hotel in the heart of Cusco.More than a hotel; an experience.

AntiguaCasona San BlasA boutique hotelin the heart of Cusco.More than a hotel;an experience.

GettingHere

Cusco

San Blas

Cusco

San Blas

The CASONA

The CASONA

SUSTAINABLITY

Sustainability Practices

Valle Sagrado Verde Project

Sustainability Practices

Valle Sagrado Verde

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Practices

Valle Sagrado Verde Project

Sustainability Practices

Valle Sagrado Verde Project

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

Awards

Doesn't Get Better than This

Awards & Recognition

Antigua Casona San BlasA boutique hotel in the heart of Cusco.
More than a hotel; an experience.

Antigua
Casona San BlasA boutique hotel
in the heart of Cusco.
More than a hotel;
an experience.

Getting
Here