Historical Center 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.
Puente Grau
Find out about the history of Arequipa with a stop at Puente Grau. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Mario Vargas Llosa Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Historical Center
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
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
La Hostería
This hotel was to die for. This hotel was also incredibly affordable. I paid much more in Cusco for worse quality hotels. The breakfast, the massage, the room were all amazing. I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center
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.
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.
Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
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.
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 Puente Grau.
