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.
Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Mario Vargas Llosa Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Patio del Ekeko
During your trip to Arequipa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Patio del Ekeko. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Activities
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs
Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
Tour 10 Hours Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Stone Forest
Our pick of the best Historical Center Hotel Deals
qema Arequipa
La habitación estaba limpia y súper genial el diseño para compartir solo con mujeres ya que cada cama contaba con cortinas que lo hacían sentir más independiente. El lugar es hermoso, volvería una y mil veces a quedarme por allá!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
It's fine. Would be the best option if you have kids, but probably better options if you are couple or on business.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Lovely staff, super clean and in a great spot
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
La Hostería
Quick
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
The restaurant was great and the room was very large and quiet.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Excellent service! Clean, great food and perfectly located.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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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 Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and San Camilo Market.
Santa Cecilia
Though Santa Cecilia may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.
Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
El Lago
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Lago and surrounding area, you can visit Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and Umacollo Stadium.
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.
