Vallecito
Arequipa
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.
Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum during your trip to Arequipa. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
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.
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.
Things to do

From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour

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

Tour to the waterfalls of Capua and the hot springs of Yura
Top hotels in Vallecito

Mint Hotel
El hotel muy limpio, la atención fantástica . Si lo recomiendo, el desayuno delicioso y el restaurante muy lindo en el quinto piso , tiene una vista muy bonita y la comida muy buena. Me encantó!!!
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Casa Arequipa
Great staff. Lovely decor. Nice breakfast
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Las Mercedes Hostal Residencial
We enjoyed a pleasant three night stay at this character filled hotel. We really enjoyed its cleanliness, parking, breakfast and staff. It’s very convenient for accessing the historic downtown and Plaza Vea grocery store.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Apart Hotel Incamin
Agradable Comoda
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

HOTEL BOUTIQUE AREQUIPA VIVE

Nasara
Old building, outdated furniture, there was NO WARM WATER!!. Overpriced and terrible breackfast. This place is not a hotel, is a hostal and needs a lot of improvements.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2017
Other neighbourhoods around Vallecito

El Lago
While El Lago might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Umacollo Stadium and Mario Vargas Llosa Palace.

Atlas
While there might not be top attractions in Atlas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Umacollo Stadium and Mario Vargas Llosa Palace.

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 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.

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.

