Things to do in Arequipa
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Tours & day trips
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Historical Center / Catacombs Tour
Private & custom tours
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Arequipa: Private tour to the Ashlar Route
Water activities
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Rafting Arequipa - Chili River Canoeing - Cusipata Rafting Arequipa
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Peruvian Cooking Class in Arequipa
What to do in Arequipa
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.
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.
Mall Aventura Porongoche
During your trip to Arequipa, you can do some window-shopping at Mall Aventura Porongoche. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Catholic University of Santa Maria
Walk around the campus at Catholic University of Santa Maria during your visit to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
National University of St Augustin of Arequipa
Walk around the campus at National University of St Augustin of Arequipa as part of your travels around Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Parque Lambramani
During your visit to Arequipa, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Parque Lambramani. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Yanahuara Plaza
Explore the great outdoors at Yanahuara Plaza, a lovely green space in Arequipa. 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.
Areas of Arequipa
Historical Center
Unique features of Historical Center include the mountain views and historic sites. Make a stop by Arequipa Plaza de Armas or Arequipa Cathedral while you're exploring the area.
José Luis Bustamante y Rivero
Though José Luis Bustamante y Rivero might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Ccoritos and Mall Aventura Porongoche.
Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Cerro Colorado District
While there might not be top attractions in Cerro Colorado District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.
Cayma
Cayma might not have many top sights, but Yanahuara Plaza and Puente Grau are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Jacobo Hunter
Though Jacobo Hunter might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Camilo Market and Mall Aventura Porongoche.
