2 Best Hotels in Tarma, The Central Highlands

Experience life at a Spanish hacienda at this charming bed-and-breakfast just a 10-minute drive from Tarma. Rooms, which sleep up to four guests, are furnished with period pieces, local art, and handmade textiles that evoke the 18th century. Staff can also prepare meals made with artisanal local products for guests. There's even a campground with a bathroom and hiking trails that lead to ruins and highland villages. The lodging has served as a retreat for numerous Peruvian writers and artists, who have been inspired by its stirring mountain views.

By far the most luxurious hotel in town, this frequently updated, colonial-style mansion surrounded by gardens offers warmth as well as grandeur. Rooms, which have Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs in addition to private baths with hot water, are decorated with a mix of real and reproduction antiques that complement the elegant architecture. The friendly staff is helpful with advice for regional sightseeing. Visit on the weekend to avoid the business crowds.