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.
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 with a trip to Arequipa Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
San Camilo Market
During your trip to Arequipa, you can search for that perfect souvenir at San Camilo Market. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Casa Ricketts
Find out about the history of Arequipa when you spend time at Casa Ricketts. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Mario Vargas Llosa Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Historical Center Hotel Deals
qema Arequipa
Modest rooms but very charming. Extremely helpful staff. Younger person's atmosphere but felt quite comfortable as an older gent. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Nice hotel in the heart of Arequipa. We weren’t there long enough to use all the facilities. Friendly, helpful staff, nice atmosphere, good breakfast with plenty of selection.
Reviewed on 10 October 2025
La Hostería
Quick
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
The property is very nice. The staff provided good service.
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
qp Hotels Arequipa
Great place to stay. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 November 2025
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Excellent hotel in beautiful Arequipa. Staff were professional showed care to attention. They were also very helpful contacting our tour operator to help us locate a lost item. They made sure we had everything we needed during our short stay, i wish we could've stayed for longer. You cannot ask for ...
Reviewed on 15 September 2025
Other neighborhoods around Historical Center
San Lázaro
Though San Lázaro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral.
Vallecito
Vallecito might not have many top sights, but Umacollo Stadium and San Camilo Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Santa Cecilia
Though Santa Cecilia might 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
While Santa Rosa de Lima might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Chilina
Though Chilina might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.
Historical Center
- Arequipa Plaza de Armas
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- Arequipa Cathedral
- San Camilo Market
- Casa Ricketts
- Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
- Claustros de La Compañía
- Arequipa's Historical Museum
- Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
- Museo Histórico Municipal
- Mundo Alpaca
- Patio del Ekeko
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Casa de Moral
- Society of Jesus Architectural Complex
- Puente Grau
- Museo de la Universidad Nacional de San Agustín
- Museo Santury
- Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum
- Iglesia de La Compañía
- Iglesia la Merced
- Monasterio de la Recoleta
- Museo Arqueológico de la Universidad Católica de Santa María
- Casona Editora Peru
- Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa
