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Arequipa
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Popular places to visit
Arequipa Plaza de Armas
You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a trip to Arequipa Plaza de Armas. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Santa Catalina Monastery
You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a visit to Santa Catalina Monastery. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Arequipa Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Arequipa with a trip to Arequipa Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
San Camilo Market
During your trip to Arequipa, you can search for that perfect souvenir at San Camilo Market. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Mario Vargas Llosa Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Patio del Ekeko
During your trip to Arequipa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Patio del Ekeko. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon
Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour
Tour to the waterfalls of Capua and the hot springs of Yura
Top hotels in Historical Center
qema Arequipa
La habitación estaba limpia y súper genial el diseño para compartir solo con mujeres ya que cada cama contaba con cortinas que lo hacían sentir más independiente. El lugar es hermoso, volvería una y mil veces a quedarme por allá!
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
It's fine. Would be the best option if you have kids, but probably better options if you are couple or on business.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Lovely staff, super clean and in a great spot
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
The restaurant was great and the room was very large and quiet.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Excellent service! Clean, great food and perfectly located.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
HOTEL AREQUIPA INN
Good location
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center
San Lázaro
Though San Lázaro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral.
Vallecito
Vallecito might not have many top sights, but Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and San Camilo Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Santa Cecilia
Though Santa Cecilia might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.
Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Santa Rosa de Lima
While Santa Rosa de Lima might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Chilina
Though Chilina might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.
