Vallecito Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum in Arequipa. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
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.
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 Vallecito Hotel Deals
Mint Hotel
Excellent Breakfast, Super Clean, Staff helped us book a taxi. Worth the $$
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Posada Toulouse Arequipa
Casa Arequipa
Great staff. Lovely decor. Nice breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Casa de Avila Hotel
Decent place to stay close to the main plaza and sights. Nice and quiet with a beautiful garden space. Staff were fantastic!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2025
El Balcon Hostal Turistico
We love our stay here. The staff was really friendly, super nice quite place.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Vallecito
Historical Center
Unique features of Historical Center include the mountain views and historical sites. Make a stop by Museum of Andean Sanctuaries or Arequipa Plaza de Armas while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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.
