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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.

Historical Center
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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.

José Luis Bustamante y Rivero
Can't get enough of the conical shape of El Misti. Peru

Yanahuara

While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.

Yanahuara
La Ruta del Sillar located in the quarries of sillar

Cerro Colorado District

While there might not be top attractions in Cerro Colorado District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

Cerro Colorado District
I don't think my GPS location on this is correct, but it is off of the road between the sacred valley and Cuzco.  Anyway, it's an ancient Incan terraced seed breeding farm for the royals.  Evidently, they bred hundreds of varieties of potatoes alone.  Terrific hike.

Miraflores

Miraflores might not have many top sights, but Arequipa Stadium and Parque Lambramani are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Miraflores
Lookout point. Chachani volcano

Cayma

Cayma might not have many top sights, but Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cayma