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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Vallecito
Posada Toulouse Arequipa
Mint Hotel
Excellent Breakfast, Super Clean, Staff helped us book a taxi. Worth the $$
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Casa de Avila Hotel
Decent place to stay close to the main plaza and sights. Nice and quiet with a beautiful garden space. Staff were fantastic!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2025
Casa Arequipa
Great staff. Lovely decor. Nice breakfast
Reviewed on 6 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
hotel florez boutique
Other neighbourhoods around Vallecito
El Lago
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Lago and surrounding area, you can visit Umacollo Stadium and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries.
San Francisco de Asis
San Francisco de Asis might not have many top sights, but Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historical Center
Unique features of Historical Center include the mountain views and historical sites. Make a stop by Museum of Andean Sanctuaries or Arequipa Plaza de Armas while you're exploring the area.
Santa Cecilia
Though Santa Cecilia may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.
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.
