Vallecito Travel Guide
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 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.
Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum in Arequipa. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
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.
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 Vallecito
Mint Hotel
El hotel muy limpio, la atención fantástica . Si lo recomiendo, el desayuno delicioso y el restaurante muy lindo en el quinto piso , tiene una vista muy bonita y la comida muy buena. Me encantó!!!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Las Mercedes Hostal Residencial
We enjoyed a pleasant three night stay at this character filled hotel. We really enjoyed its cleanliness, parking, breakfast and staff. It’s very convenient for accessing the historic downtown and Plaza Vea grocery store.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Apart Hotel Incamin
Agradable Comoda
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025
Nasara
Old building, outdated furniture, there was NO WARM WATER!!. Overpriced and terrible breackfast. This place is not a hotel, is a hostal and needs a lot of improvements.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2017
Casa Arequipa
Great staff. Lovely decor. Nice breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Vallecito
Historical Center
Unique features of Historical Center include the mountain views and historical sites. Make a stop by Arequipa Plaza de Armas or Arequipa Cathedral while you're exploring the area.
Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
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.
Challapampa - Santa Sofía
While Challapampa - Santa Sofía isn't home to many top sights, Yanahuara Plaza and Umacollo Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Sachaca
When in Sachaca, you can plan a visit to Casa Goyeneche and Umacollo Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
