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.

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.
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.
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.
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 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 Vallecito Hotel Deals

Casa Arequipa
Best hotel near downtown Arequipa, cozy, great service, like home
Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Mint Hotel
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Las Mercedes Hostal Residencial
The service and care was beyond amazing and the courtyard is beautiful!
Reviewed on 26 July 2023

HOTEL BOUTIQUE AREQUIPA VIVE

Dreams Boutique Hotel
We really enjoyed our stay at Dreams! The best part was the staff. They were so helpful and friendly even when they had to climb three flights of stairs to reach our room. They also surprised my boyfriend (and me) with a chocolate cake dessert with a candle for his birthday and all gathered around ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2017

Hotel Hanan Deluxe
Convenient
Reviewed on 29 July 2024
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 Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral, 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.


