Mariano Melgar Travel Guide
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.

Arequipa Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Arequipa when you stop by Arequipa Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

San Camilo Market
During your trip to Arequipa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at San Camilo Market. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.

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 enjoy retail therapy at Mall Aventura Porongoche. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Catholic University of Santa Maria
Explore the campus of Catholic University of Santa Maria during your stay in Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs

From Arequipa: Countryside by Panoramic Bus

Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon
Top hotels in Mariano Melgar

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Great place to stay in historic San Lazaro quarter of downtown Arequipa. Nice and attentive staff. Free parking is a great bonus. At a walking distance from the Plaza de Armas, city’s Main Square, and other important monasteries, convents, churches and museums. Clean room. This is a boutique type ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Everything was excellent! Staff , food, room & location
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

qema Arequipa
The poolside al fresco dining and bar was so great. The river rafting tour they arranged was super fun, with convenient pickup from the hotel. The staff are all so nice. The room was cleaned well and was quite comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa
Room and bathroom were clean, and spacious...staff was really nice and polite...breakfast was great with variety of food every day.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
It was a great location. The restaurant was very good. Our first room was a little warm and they brought us a fan. The second room had a portable air conditioner in it, which made it very comfortable. It is in the historic area and it is logical that They have limitations on what they can do. Overall, ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Excellent service! Clean, great food and perfectly located.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mariano Melgar

Miraflores
While Miraflores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arequipa Stadium and Parque Lambramani.

Paucarpata
Paucarpata might not have many top sights, but Mall Aventura Porongoche and Molino de Sabandia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alto Selva Alegre
While Alto Selva Alegre may 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.

San Lázaro
When in San Lázaro, you can plan a visit to Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cayma
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cayma and surrounding area, you can visit Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

Sabandía
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sabandía and surrounding area, you can visit Molino de Sabandia and Mall Aventura Porongoche.



