Historical Center Travel Guide

Arequipa

A historic building with two towers and a central dome, surrounded by palm trees and a fountain.
A historic cathedral with two towers, a large mountain in the background, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.
A plaza with palm trees, a large building with a tower, and people walking.
A historic church with two towers and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
A courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by arches and a large building with a dome.

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A historic building with two towers and a central dome, surrounded by palm trees and a fountain.

Arequipa Plaza de Armas

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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.
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Things to do

Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch

Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch

Rp749.517
per adult
Full-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Lunch
Arequipa: Fullday Colca Canyon + Lunch + Transfer to Puno

Arequipa: Fullday Colca Canyon + Lunch + Transfer to Puno

Rp1.320.552
per adult
Arequipa: Fullday Colca Canyon + Lunch + Transfer to Puno
Arequipa: Tour Colca Canyon 2 Days Classic overnight in Chivay

Arequipa: Tour Colca Canyon 2 Days Classic overnight in Chivay

Rp1.174.225
per adult
Arequipa: Tour Colca Canyon 2 Days Classic overnight in Chivay
From Arequipa: Countryside by Panoramic Bus

From Arequipa: Countryside by Panoramic Bus

Rp632.275
per adult
From Arequipa: Countryside by Panoramic Bus
Arequipa City Tour & Juanita Mummy

Arequipa City Tour & Juanita Mummy

Rp993.575
per traveller
Arequipa City Tour & Juanita Mummy
Picture 7 for Activity Day Trip from Arequipa: Explore the Majestic Colca Canyon

Day Trip from Arequipa: Explore the Majestic Colca Canyon

Rp1.228.420
per adult
Day Trip from Arequipa: Explore the Majestic Colca Canyon
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Where to stay in Historical Center

Find the best Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

salazar bondy

Though salazar bondy may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Casa Ricketts.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.
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Open Photo by James Pinkney

Yanahuara

While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.

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.

Carmen Alto

While Carmen Alto isn't home to many top sights, Yanahuara Plaza and Casa Ricketts are some notable places to visit nearby.

A mountainous landscape with terraced fields and a wooden viewing platform.

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.

Historical Center Travel Guide