Mariano Melgar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mariano Melgar
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.

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.

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.
Mall Aventura Porongoche
During your trip to Arequipa, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mall Aventura Porongoche. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Catholic University of Santa Maria
Explore the campus of Catholic University of Santa Maria during your stay in Arequipa. 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

Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes

Route of the Sillar | Quarries of Añashuaycos | Half day
Our pick of the best Mariano Melgar Hotel Deals

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
Everything excellent
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
llegué al hotel y no me dieron mi cuarto sino hasta las 6:00 pm porque no habia agua en todo el hotel, no se podia ni usar el baño del lobby. ni siquiera me compenaron por las horas perdidas. la zona del bar / mirador estaba en reparaciones y no es nada de lo que ofrecen en las fotos.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
The breakfast was absolutely amazing! So many choices, and so good! I ate enough that I didn’t need lunch :) staff was so nice and the property was immaculately maintained. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza
This is a great hotel. Unfortunately the room opposite mine had their tv on so load I could hear it despite being on the opposite side of the corridor, but I can’t blame the hotel for that. They asked them to turn it down but I could still hear it at 4:30am! I would nevertheless stay here again because ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa
The rooms are extremely quiet and luxurious. The spa was not run well — no one was there. The breakfast was amazing, but the restaurant's service was on the slow side. The neighborhood is in the business district and boring.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mariano Melgar

Miraflores
While Miraflores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arequipa Stadium and Parque Lambramani.

Paucarpata
Paucarpata might not have many top sights, but Mall Aventura Porongoche and Molino de Sabandia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alto Selva Alegre
While Alto Selva Alegre may 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 Santa Catalina Monastery.

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.

Cayma
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cayma and surrounding area, you can visit Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

Sabandía
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sabandía and surrounding area, you can visit Molino de Sabandia and Mall Aventura Porongoche.


