Historical Center
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.
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.
Santa Catalina Monastery
Santa Catalina Monastery is just one of the places to see in Arequipa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Iglesia la Merced
Iglesia la Merced is just one of the places to see in Arequipa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
From Arequipa Colca Trekking 2 Days with 1 Night
From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour
From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Full-Day Trip with Hot Springs
Top hotels in Historical Center
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
qema Arequipa
The accomodation is super clean and lovely. Theres a bar, pool and restaurant with loads of options and breakfast. We booked a few tours through the agency here and it was fantastic, super easy and the tours were great. The room was clean and comfortable, can be a bit loud if they have events on ...
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Muy buena experiencia, buena comida, atención y el lugar muy limpio. Realmente un 10/10 vale completamente la pena
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Los Tambos - Boutique
Nice hotel close to the main square on a relatively quiet street at night given its location. The breakfast was superb with eggs cooked to your choice and omelettes served along with nice bread, jam, coffee and juice. We used the laundry service which was reasonable and done in during the day. Staff ...
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
We stayed 4 nights, we really liked everything, very clean, the staff, the breakfasts, the food and everything was excellent. I would go back and highly recommend it.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
Very clean and in a very good area near everything.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
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 Arequipa Cathedral and Arequipa Plaza de Armas.
Vallecito
Vallecito might not have many top sights, but Umacollo Stadium and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries 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 Umacollo Stadium and Yanahuara Plaza.
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.
José Luis Bustamante y Rivero
Though José Luis Bustamante y Rivero might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall Aventura Porongoche and Parque Lambramani.
