Cerro Colorado District

Arequipa

Plaza de armas cathedral.  Also made of volcanic sillar.
Plaza de armas cathedral.  Also made of volcanic sillar.
Sachaca district.  See previous post.  Read my recommendations if you're headed that way here: http://www.alwayswanderlust.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-visit-and-extend-your-stay-in-arequipa-peru/
There's a ton of plaza de armas in south America.  But the one in Arequipa, Peru is the most magnificent.  It's built out of sillar, a white stone made out of volcanic material commonly found in the area.  Most of the architecture found in the city is built with this, giving it the nickname La Ciudad Blanca or white city.
La Ruta del Sillar located in the quarries of sillar (volcanic rock) in the city of Arequipa. The sight is very impressive and the way men work the volcanic rock, what an art! You can find this place passing beyond the airport. 

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Top hotels in Cerro Colorado District

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa

4 out of 5
Urbanizacion Teresa de Jesus Arequipa Arequipa
The price is HK$674 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$674
HK$741 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa
Hoteles Riviera Cayma

Hoteles Riviera Cayma

2.5 out of 5
Calle Los Arces 289, Cayma Arequipa
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Yanahuara ...
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
The place has all the essential, but it is a little old, the hot water is not always working. Staff is nice but don’t speak much English

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025

Hoteles Riviera Cayma
INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS

INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS

2.5 out of 5
111 Ricardo Palma Arequipa Arequipa
Stay at this hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Umacollo Stadium are ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Internet was fine. We didn't have breakfast.

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS
DM Hoteles Arequipa

DM Hoteles Arequipa

3 out of 5
Av Principal S/N Urb. Las Buganvillas Arequipa
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Yanahuara ...
Excellent hotel
Very comfortable rooms. Great facilities with free use of the pool, which has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We enjoyed the daily breakfast which was included and the staff were always very friendly and helpful here. Wi-Fi also was fast. The only small drawback was that taxi drivers ...

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2019

DM Hoteles Arequipa
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

4 out of 5
Calle Puente Grau 205 Arequipa
The price is HK$730 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$730
HK$803 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Museo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
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

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

5 out of 5
Plaza Bolivar S N Urb Selva Alegre Arequipa Arequipa
The price is HK$846 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
HK$846
HK$931 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this luxury hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (303 reviews)
Everything was excellent! Staff , food, room & location

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
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Other neighbourhoods around Cerro Colorado District

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Villa Paraiso

When in Villa Paraiso, you can plan a visit to Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Villa Paraiso
Facade of the Cayma Church, in Arequipa city, Peru.

Cayma

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cayma and surrounding area, you can visit Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

Cayma
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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.

Santa Rosa de Lima
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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.

Challapampa - Santa Sofía
Panoramic view to Picchu Picchu, Chachani and Misti mountains Arequipa, Peru

Yanahuara

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

Yanahuara
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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.

Santa Cecilia


Cerro Colorado District