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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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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$920 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
HK$920
HK$1,012 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (310 reviews)
The hotel had excellent service. Very nice employees greeting you and taking your luggage. The food was good and the breakfast was abundant. I would recommend they have screens for their windows to prevent bugs from coming into the dining room. The king room we had was excellent. The atmosphere and ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

4 out of 5
211 Calle San Francisco Arequipa
Stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

3.5 out of 5
Portal de la Municipalidad 126-128 Arequipa
The price is HK$642 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
HK$642
HK$706 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
Exceptional room. Amazing staff. Excellent wifi and breakfast. The location on Plaza de Armas can’t be beat. So walkable. We loved our stay! We had one hiccup. We asked for early check-in. Reception said none was available. Upon arriving at approximately 5:30 AM after a 16 hour overnight bus ride, ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apart Hotel Incamin

Apart Hotel Incamin

2.5 out of 5
Calle García Calderón 121 Arequipa Arequipa
Stay at this aparthotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Mario Vargas Llosa ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Agradable Comoda

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Apart Hotel Incamin
HOSTAL LLUVIA DE ORO 3 min from the historic center of Arequipa's main square.

HOSTAL LLUVIA DE ORO 3 min from the historic center of Arequipa's main square.

Arequipa Arequipa
Stay at this aparthotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Centro Cultural ...
HOSTAL LLUVIA DE ORO 3 min from the historic center of Arequipa's main square.
Beautiful 3-bedroom apartment 4 blocks from the main square of Arequipa!

Beautiful 3-bedroom apartment 4 blocks from the main square of Arequipa!

Arequipa Arequipa
Stay at this apartment in Arequipa. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Puente Grau are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Quiet gated condominium
The apartment is on the 3rd floor of a condominium complex that is itself a historical site. The location is far enough from main attractions to be quiet and close enough to easily get to them. Note that there are no elevators so you’ll have to carry everything up to the third floor. Also note that, ...

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Beautiful 3-bedroom apartment 4 blocks from the main square of Arequipa!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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