Historical Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 when you stop by Arequipa Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
San Camilo Market
During your trip to Arequipa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at San Camilo Market. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Casa Ricketts
Find out about the history of Arequipa with a stop at Casa Ricketts. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour
Arequipa City Tour and food and drinks experience
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
Our pick of the best Historical Center Hotel Deals
qema Arequipa
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
QASA Arequipa by Nomad
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
HOTEL AREQUIPA INN
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center
San Lázaro
When in San Lázaro, you can plan a visit to Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vallecito
While there might not be top attractions in Vallecito, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Museum of Andean Sanctuaries and San Camilo Market.
Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Challapampa - Santa Sofía
While Challapampa - Santa Sofía isn't home to many top sights, Yanahuara Plaza and Umacollo Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chilina
When in Chilina, you can plan a visit to Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
José Luis Bustamante y Rivero
Though José Luis Bustamante y Rivero may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall Aventura Porongoche and Parque Lambramani.
