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.
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.
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.
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.
Puente Grau
Find out about the history of Arequipa with a stop at Puente Grau. 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
From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
Top hotels in Historical Center
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Great place to stay in historic San Lazaro quarter of downtown Arequipa. Nice and attentive staff. Free parking is a great bonus. At a walking distance from the Plaza de Armas, city’s Main Square, and other important monasteries, convents, churches and museums. Clean room. This is a boutique type ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Everything was excellent! Staff , food, room & location
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
qema Arequipa
The poolside al fresco dining and bar was so great. The river rafting tour they arranged was super fun, with convenient pickup from the hotel. The staff are all so nice. The room was cleaned well and was quite comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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
La Hostería
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 4 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.
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.
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.
