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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.
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.
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.
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
Arequipa Walking Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery
The Sillar Route Day Tour
Colca canyon full day + buffet lunch
Guided in Arequipa and the monastery of Santa Catalina
Chili River Rafting -Arequipa
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center
Vallecito
Vallecito might not have many top sights, but San Camilo Market and Arequipa Plaza de Armas 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.
El Lago
While El Lago might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and La Mansión del Fundador.
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 Santa Catalina Monastery.
Chilina
Though Chilina might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Arequipa's Historical Museum.