La Candelaria 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 La Candelaria
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
Good
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
The staff were excellent lovely place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
Clean, comfortable big rooms with a good shower. Staff were friendly & helpful. Lots of shopping, bars & restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Candelaria
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.
Socabaya
While Socabaya may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Molino de Sabandia and Mall Aventura Porongoche.
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.
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.
Jacobo Hunter
While visiting Jacobo Hunter, you might make a stop by sights like La Mansion del Fundador and Kartódromo Cerro Juli.
Vallecito
While there might not be top attractions in Vallecito, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Umacollo Stadium and San Camilo Market.
