Yanahuara 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
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.
Yanahuara Plaza
Explore the great outdoors at Yanahuara Plaza, a lovely green space in Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Yanahuara Viewpoint
Learn about the local history of Arequipa when you take a trip to Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Activities
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs
Arequipa Sillar Stone Quarries and Culebrillas Canyon Tour
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
Tour 10 Hours Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Stone Forest
Our pick of the best Yanahuara Hotel Deals
Hotel La Casona del Olivo Arequipa
The service is exceptional and the room service and the staff incredible specially Evelyn she was so nice to us.
Reviewed on 16 June 2025
Posada Nueva España
Spacious room, convenient location, good breakfast on the patio, but most of all, the owner is incredibly helpful. He arranged for our laundry to be cleaned on short notice, he gave us a lot of advice on what to see and where to eat. He also arranged a driver to take us to Colca canyon. So ...
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
La Maison d'Elise
The service is excellent. The location is great, between downtown and Yanahuara. The staff kept it very clean and the food was great.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2023
Hotel Andenes Arequipa
I was amazed by the site and service of the hotel. They are located in a great spot.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2024
Hotel San Felipe Suites
Excellent Customer service
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Very clean
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yanahuara
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.
Challapampa - Santa Sofía
While Challapampa - Santa Sofía isn't home to many top sights, Yanahuara Plaza and Umacollo Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Vallecito
While there might not be top attractions in Vallecito, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Umacollo Stadium and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries.
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.
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.
Huaranguillo
When in Huaranguillo, you can plan a visit to Casa Goyeneche and Umacollo Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
