Casa De Avila Hotel in Arequipa

A great place in Arequipa - Perú for travellers who appreciate to relax and chill out. We provide Bed and Breakfast style service. Built in 1930, the character of Casadeavila is related to ample spaces, and green areas. All rooms face a lovely big central garden. An oasis of calm at walk distance from the main square and all mayor attractions. Highly rated in most travel guides. (TIP in Reise Know-How travel book). Preferred by “serious backpackers” from all over the world. Solo women travellers, couples and mid to advance age travellers are the main clients. Comfortable mattresses, real hot water and an enchanted local styled place are provided. All of them enjoy lying under the sun in our central garden and drinking Chicha Morada, the delicious corn made beverage typical from Perú. No crowded narrow corridors in the building, all eighteen rooms face the central garden. Facilities include kitchen for guests, cafeteria, library (pick and take), Internet for free and starting Jan 2007, a meditation room. Laptops are welcome. To do in CasaDeAvila: Spanish classes at our famous Spanish School are the best value activity. The Cooking Experience: two hours cooking Peruvian food with Armando (the owner). Ask for tips and routes to take “out of the tourist path” treks and excursions. Feed “Raul”, a 40 year old turtle living in the central garden. Continental breakfast included in rate: natural fruit juice, local bread, jam, tea or milk. Home made cakes, Peruvian snacks, oats, cornflakes and American style breakfast available. This is the place to make a gap during your travel, acclimatize to altitude, recover forces, learn the language, or simply rest.