Location: Arequipa
Top Things to do in Arequipa
Things to do in Arequipa, Arequipa Region: The Best Sights & Landmarks
In Peru's second-most populous city, aka "The White City," stunning colonial buildings made of pearly sillar stone vie for attention with the surrounding volcanoes and snow-capped peaks of the western Andes. Founded in 1540, it's a smorgasbord of mansions and museums. The top attraction, 215,000-square-foot Santa Catalina Monastery, is like its own city within a city, complete with fountains and cobblestone streets. Arequipa is the favorite base for visiting Colca Canyon and its massive condors.
Restaurants in Arequipa
1. Plaza de Armas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,830 reviews
Serving as the focus of urban life and evening activities, this elegant grand square features graceful colonnades, swaying palms and lush gardens.
Reviewed By silviat197
Great place to enjoy a colonial architecture construction, nice coffee shops, restaurants and a beautiful cathedral as much as day and night.
2. Maqueta del Colca
3. Church of San Agustin
4. Museo de la Catedral de Arequipa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,085 reviews
In the heart of Arequipa in the Museum of the Cathedral, valuable pieces of art and culture, which reflect the beauty of its Catholic faith, shine for Peru and the world. Monday to Saturday of 10 – 17 hours, all year.En el Corazón de Arequipa en el Museo de la Catedral, brillan para el Perú y el mundo piezas valiosas de arte y cultura, que reflejan la belleza de su fe católica. Horario: Lunes a sábado de 10 am – 5 pm.
Reviewed By beno_tl943 - Germany, null
As part of the plaza de armas, the cathedral is a great place to see the architecture and techniques of the Spaniards
5. Historic Centre of Arequipa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,020 reviews
Reviewed By GrahamP113 - Witham, United Kingdom
Very interesting trip and definitely worth exploring the culture and rich history of this lovely white city. Find time to do this trip
6. Complejo de la Compania de Jesus
7. Mundo Alpaca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 397 reviews
Live the Alpaca experience and know the tradition, process, and history of its fibre and the wonderful textile industry of the Andes. Additionally, visit our new pre-Columbian textile museum and discover the beginnings of this wonderful art.
Reviewed By Lperu
We happened upon Mundo Alpaca. We were warmly greeted and guided through the property. The tour began in a shop so we knew buying items was probably the goal. Marjorie was our guide and never gave us any pressure. She told us all about the alpaca and llama and let us feed them. We enjoyed learning about the process of creating items and the history. It was a great experience!
8. Parroquia San Juan Bautista de Yanahuara
9. Canteras de Sillar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By jadekinpe
It is really amazing to see how the community is building this touristic place. Totally recommended! Support the community :) and go to visit Señor Claudio for the demonstration of their daily work, it is amazing :)
