Historical Center
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.
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.
Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Iglesia la Merced
Iglesia la Merced is just one of the places to see in Arequipa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Full Day Arequipa Tour to Sillar and Canyon
Full Day Trip to Colca Canyon from Arequipa
Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa
Tour 10 Hours Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Stone Forest
Arequipa: Colca Canyon Day Tour | Return to Arequipa
Top hotels in Historical Center
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
This is excellent small hotel near city center. Just no negatives at all. We stayed three nights and wished we could stay more. Restaurant and bar is on the roof. Cool at night but gas heaters make it comfortable. Good views in the morning at breakfast. Food is good, nice selection and staff are ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Muy buena experiencia, buena comida, atención y el lugar muy limpio. Realmente un 10/10 vale completamente la pena
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
Very clean and in a very good area near everything.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Los Tambos - Boutique
Basic but nice
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza
The hotel is very elegant. The staff is very helpful. I needed ice a few times. They also were kind enough because they had room to let us come in a couple of hours early when we were dropped off. Breakfast was above average (order the pancakes ) and we had a good time nicely located.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 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 San Camilo Market and Arequipa Plaza de Armas.
Santa Cecilia
Though Santa Cecilia may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.
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 Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum.
Santa Rosa de Lima
Santa Rosa de Lima might not have many top sights, but Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
