Hostal de Su Merced Location: Sucre Rating: 4-star This hotel, built in 18th century, has a privileged location in the centre of Sucre. It is famous for its beautiful antique furniture, nicely decorated rooms and peaceful sunny terraces full of flowers. [CLICK on photo for more info]

Hotel de Sal Playa Blanca Location: Uyuni, Bolivia (visited on tours PB1 / PB2) This is a rustic yet clean and comfortable hotel with the usual facilities and amenities. The unique feature is that the hotel is entirely made of salt! [hotel website not available]

Hotel Rosario del Lago Location: Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca Rating: 3-star The hotel is situated in a very privileged location overlooking the bay, an ideal setting for enjoying the views of the lake and the incomparable sunsets. Decorated in a colonial style, all 28 comfortable rooms enjoy views of the lake. Rooms feature: telephone, electric heaters, TV, private bathroom with hair dryer. [CLICK photo for more information]

Plaza Hotel Location: La Paz city centre, Bolivia Rating: 3-star Plaza Hotel La Paz is well-located and featured, making it suitable for all kind of travellers. Rooms are well-furnished with modern amenities. The hotel has two dining venues, which serves international cuisine in a warm and graceful atmosphere. The photo (left) was taken from one of the rooms. [hotel website not available]

El Mapi Hotel Location: Aguas Calientes, Peru. Rating: 3-star El Mapi is located in the charming village of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu. This centrally located hotel is only a few minutes away from the train station "Puente Ruinas", where the buses leave for Machu Picchu. [CLICK on photo for more info]]

Hotel Casona de Yucay Location: Yucay, Sacred Valley, Peru Rating: 3-star 53 comfortable and cozy rooms, all of which are decorated in a local style. Rooms with ample windows with views of colourful gardens, mountains, and countryside. Rooms feature heat and hot water, safety deposit box, telephone, private bath. [CLICK on photo for more information.]

Hotel Las Dunas Location: Ica Rating: 3-star On the outskirts of Ica is this sprawling complex of white Mediterranean-style villas with pretty landscaped grounds, three swimming pools. Rooms are surprisingly large and nicely furnished, and most have garden views. Rooms feature air-conditioning, security box, minibar, TV. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Royal Inka II Location: 335 Santa Teresa Street is at the core of Cuzco and close to everything the city can offer: churches, museums, the main plaza. Rating: 3-star This charming colonial property offers local flavour and friendly service. Modern rooms offer individual heating, colour TV, international telephone. [CLICK photo for more information]