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.
Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Things to do

Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes

From Arequipa: Conventional 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour

Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs

From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Full-Day Trip with Hot Springs
Historical Center Hotel Deals

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 Oct 10, 2025

qema Arequipa
Clean room, clean bathrooms, nice areas.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Very nice property. Very well maintained. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

La Hostería
I graded the hotel with 4 starts for the reason that odor in the room was terrible and the noise from the outside traffic.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
Good
Reviewed on Nov 1, 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 Sep 15, 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 Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

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.


