Yanahuara 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.
Santa Catalina Monastery
Santa Catalina Monastery is just one of the places to see in Arequipa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
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.
Yanahuara Plaza
Explore the great outdoors at Yanahuara Plaza, a lovely green space in Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Yanahuara Viewpoint
Learn about the local history of Arequipa when you take a trip to Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Top hotels in Yanahuara
Posada Nueva España
"What an absolutely wonderful hotel! The hotel itself is beautiful and a short 15mins walk to the centre, the staff are really very kind and helpful, the breakfast is excellent, and the room was very big and comfortable! There is nothing that I disliked about this hotel at all - I highly recommend ..."
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Andenes Arequipa
Hotel Piru Wasi Arequipa
"Maribele was great, she let us check in early, and held our bags until the afternoon the day we were leaving. She was very helpful. Breakfast was great as well as the price. Close to the plasa del armas and not to far from the mall. She also spoke alot of English which really helps."
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2022
Hotel San Felipe Suites
"Excellent Customer service"
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
La Maison d'Elise
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
"Such a pretty hotel, nice beds, and bathrooms, very clean. Huge breakfast buffet. Staff was incredibly helpful. Even made bud reservations for us. Great location, six minutes from main square.. tons of restaurants close by"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Where to stay in Yanahuara
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.
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.
Cayma
If you're spending some time in Cayma, Mall Aventura Plaza Cayma and Cerro Cueva de Orejones are top sights worth seeing.
San Lázaro
When in San Lázaro, you can plan a visit to Arequipa Cathedral and Arequipa Plaza de Armas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Petroglifos de Toro Muerto and Arequipa Stadium.
