Historical Center Travel Guide
Arequipa
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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.
Casa de Moral
Find out about the history of Arequipa with a stop at Casa de Moral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Tour to the waterfalls of Capua and the hot springs of Yura
From Arequipa: Countryside by Panoramic Bus
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
Top hotels in Historical Center
qema Arequipa
We had a great time. The shower is fabulous!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Loved the hotel, the free buffet was great. All the personal was very attentive. Rooms very spacious, and there are many amenities for the whole family.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Clean room; nice and courteous and helpful staff; free garage parking is a plus since I rented a car. Modern and boutique type of hotel, with an old stone entrance area. Located in the old San Lazaro quarter of Arequipa at a walking distance from many restaurants and Plaza de Armas and main convents ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Excellent service! Clean, great food and perfectly located.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
The restaurant was great and the room was very large and quiet.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
Wonderful place, great staff, courteous service and very accommodating.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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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 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 Umacollo Stadium and Yanahuara Plaza.
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 Umacollo Stadium and Mario Vargas Llosa Palace.
Atlas
When in Atlas, you can plan a visit to Umacollo Stadium and Mario Vargas Llosa Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
