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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 AED 424 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 424
AED 467 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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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 March 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
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 AED 301 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
AED 301
AED 331 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
The staff were excellent lovely place to stay

Reviewed on 27 January 2026

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

4 out of 5
211 Calle San Francisco Arequipa
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, the staff is super friendly and went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. The room was very clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The hotel is in the center of restaurant and bars but the room was quiet enough to relax and sleep well. The rooftop view is amazing, ...

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
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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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Mario Vargas Llosa ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 April 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 WiFi, 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.
La terraza del Portal

La terraza del Portal

4 out of 5
123 Portal de San Agustín Arequipa Arequipa
Stay at this apartment in Arequipa. Enjoy free WiFi, private hot tubs, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Arequipa Cathedral ...
2/10 (1 review)
This is near Plaza de Armas, which is a beautiful spot. But there have been protesters in the streets for the last two years and are very loud with megaphones. And there is a bar next to this property, which is exceedingly loud other than two in the morning till five in the morning. The shower just ...

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

La terraza del Portal
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