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Panza del Artista is a compound of two homes, situated in the heart of one of the original neighborhoods of central Cusco, about a 5 minute walk to the outdoor market and just a 10-15 minute walk into the main plaza. Panza is concealed from the tourist chaos of the main square and affords an ideal retreat from the crowds and commotion below. Perched on a ridge just above the central market, most of our rooms and both our gardens have great light and open views to the surrounding mountain peaks. We also have a rooftop terrace with even more spectacular views!

A quiet coca tea or local organic café in the sun-drenched garden is the ideal moment to contemplate the day's activities.  Come evening, vivid sunsets across the mountain peaks illuminate colors and outlines the Inca’s long worshipped.  The stars shine brightly without the downtown light pollution as you relax with a Cerveza Cusqueña at one of our garden's two fire pits, amid the fruit trees and rose bushes – truly your sanctuary and a great way to bring a peaceful transition to absorbing the day's excursions and adventures.

To the Incan culture, Cusco was the center of a larger empire. At Panza del Artista you feel immersed in a local's world, where the creative soul or the restless spirit can find inspiration and comfort in this uniquely ancient city. Your family in Cusco. A home within an empire.

Amenities:

B&B amenities include a large garden with protected covering open to the warmth of the day or the bright evening stars; a large balcony on the second floor offers outstanding views over the town and the Cusco valley below.  Meals, snacks, beer & wine are available throughout.  Also, teas, coffee, breads and fruit are always available, free of charge.  Additional laundry service is done in-house. We are happy to securely store your bags free of charge during your excursions to Machu Picchu, the Amazon, the Sacred Valley or Lake Titicaca.

Additional services:
Individual Dinner or Lunch – Panza can serve any lunch or dinner during your stay @ 25-30 soles per person. Delicious house-made soup and a main course created by Mamma Maria or sister Anyela. I prefer their cooking to most of the lunches I can find in town. Dinners as well.
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Andean cooking classes with Anyela or her mother, Maria – Anyela and Maria will bring you to the local markets just blocks from our home and teach you how to buy the freshest (and safest!) ingredients for one of several typical Peruvian plates! Yum! S/. 25 per person (2 person minimum; 20% discount for a group of 6 or more) and requires a minimum of three hours.  See menu. “Highlight of our trip to Peru” – Chris, TripAdvisor

Grupo Azul, a traditional Peña – A wonderfully spirited celebration of live music, food and dance, Papi Carlos’ local-celebrity musician friends bring their festive voices, cajón and guitarra. Our family will create a delicious experience of local food such as tamales, rocoto relleno, fresh trout, local cuy, lechon (roast suckling pig, fresh from the Sacred Valley) and/or roast chicken. Truly a magical and unique touch to any group activity, in the gardens of the B&B (stars, fire-pit and White Christ included). Prices depend on number of people.

We are also happy to arrange airport or train station transfers, Sacred Valley or Cusco day trips in private taxi or any other convenience you may need while staying with us.  See the Tourist Info section for more detailed information on activities and programs in the Cusco area.

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