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
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs
From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Full-Day Trip with Hot Springs
From Arequipa: Conventional 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour
Our pick of the best Historical Center Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Nice hotel in the heart of Arequipa. We weren’t there long enough to use all the facilities. Friendly, helpful staff, nice atmosphere, good breakfast with plenty of selection.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
qema Arequipa
Clean room, clean bathrooms, nice areas.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Very nice property. Very well maintained. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
La Hostería
I graded the hotel with 4 starts for the reason that odor in the room was terrible and the noise from the outside traffic.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
Good
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Excellent hotel in beautiful Arequipa. Staff were professional showed care to attention. They were also very helpful contacting our tour operator to help us locate a lost item. They made sure we had everything we needed during our short stay, i wish we could've stayed for longer. You cannot ask for ...
Reviewed on 15 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 Umacollo Stadium 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.
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.
Chilina
When in Chilina, you can plan a visit to Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
