Historical Center Travel Guide

Arequipa

A historic building with two towers and a central dome, surrounded by palm trees and a fountain.
A historic cathedral with two towers, a large mountain in the background, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.
A plaza with palm trees, a large building with a tower, and people walking.
A historic church with two towers and a snow-capped mountain in the background.
A courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by arches and a large building with a dome.

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A historic building with two towers and a central dome, surrounded by palm trees and a fountain.

Arequipa Plaza de Armas

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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.
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Things to do

From Arequipa: Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals

From Arequipa: Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals

฿950
per adult
From Arequipa: Full Day Tour of Colca Canyon with Meals
Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa

Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa

฿979
per adult
Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa
Arequipa: Tour Colca Canyon 2 Days Classic overnight in Chivay

Arequipa: Tour Colca Canyon 2 Days Classic overnight in Chivay

฿2,176
per adult
Arequipa: Tour Colca Canyon 2 Days Classic overnight in Chivay
From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek

From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek

฿432
per adult
From Arequipa: Sillar Route Trek
Laguna and Salar de Salinas with a panoramic view of the Misti and Chachani Volcanoes.

Laguna and Salar de Salinas with a panoramic view of the Misti and Chachani Volcanoes.

฿1,105
per adult
Laguna and Salar de Salinas with a panoramic view of the Misti and Chachani Volcanoes.
Offer Price Tour Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve 8 hours

Offer Price Tour Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve 8 hours

฿803
per adult
Offer Price Tour Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve 8 hours
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Where to stay in Historical Center

Find the best Historical Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

salazar bondy

Though salazar bondy may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Casa Ricketts.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.
Photo by James Pinkney
Open Photo by James Pinkney

Yanahuara

While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.

Aerial drone view of Arequipa main square and cathedral church, with the Misti volcano at sunset. Arequipa, Peru.

José Luis Bustamante y Rivero

Though José Luis Bustamante y Rivero may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall Aventura Porongoche and Parque Lambramani.

A historic church with two bell towers and intricate stone carvings.

Cayma

If you're spending some time in Cayma, Mall Aventura Plaza Cayma and Cerro Cueva de Orejones are top sights worth seeing.

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 Casa Ricketts.

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