Santa Cecilia
Arequipa
Visit Santa Cecilia
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.
Catholic University of Santa Maria
Walk around the campus at Catholic University of Santa Maria during your visit to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Mall Aventura Porongoche
During your trip to Arequipa, you can do some window-shopping at Mall Aventura Porongoche. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
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.
Things to do

Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes

Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs

Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon

From Arequipa: Conventional 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour

From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour
Top hotels in Santa Cecilia

qema Arequipa
Modest rooms but very charming. Extremely helpful staff. Younger person's atmosphere but felt quite comfortable as an older gent. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Nice hotel in the heart of Arequipa. We weren’t there long enough to use all the facilities. Friendly, helpful staff, nice atmosphere, good breakfast with plenty of selection.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

La Hostería
Quick
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
The property is very nice. The staff provided good service.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa
Everything was excellent!!!
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

qp Hotels Arequipa
Great place to stay. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cecilia

Historical Center
Unique features of Historical Center include the mountain views and historic sites. Make a stop by Arequipa Plaza de Armas or Arequipa Cathedral while you're exploring the area.

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.

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 Umacollo Stadium and San Camilo Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights 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.

