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.
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.
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 when you stop by 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 storied past, during your trip 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.
Activities
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs
Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience
Arequipa: Chili River White Water Rafting + Pickup & Snack
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Route of the Sillar | Quarries of Añashuaycos | Half day
Our pick of the best Historical Center Hotel Deals
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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 21 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Great location, clean and nice staff.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Los Tambos - Boutique
A great breakfast with the best coffee I’ve had in Peru so far
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 17 Apr 2026
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
Very clean and in a very good area near everything.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center
San Lázaro
When in San Lázaro, you can plan a visit to Arequipa Cathedral and Arequipa Plaza de Armas, 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 Umacollo Stadium and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries.
Santa Cecilia
Though Santa Cecilia may 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
Santa Rosa de Lima might not have many top sights, but Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
