Historical Center
Arequipa
Visit Historical Center
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
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 with a trip to Arequipa Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
San Camilo Market
During your trip to Arequipa, you can search for that perfect souvenir at San Camilo Market. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
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.
Casa Ricketts
Find out about the history of Arequipa when you spend time at Casa Ricketts. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
Tour 10 Hours Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Stone Forest
From Arequipa: Pillones Waterfall and Stone Forest Day Trip
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Historical Center Hotel Deals
qema Arequipa
La habitación estaba limpia y súper genial el diseño para compartir solo con mujeres ya que cada cama contaba con cortinas que lo hacían sentir más independiente. El lugar es hermoso, volvería una y mil veces a quedarme por allá!
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
The property is very nice. The staff provided good service.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Lovely staff, super clean and in a great spot
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
La Hostería
Quick
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
Everything was great ! Clean rooms, friendly, helpful staff, great location, great food and view from rooftop bar, can't say enough
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
HOTEL AREQUIPA INN
Everything was exceptional.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Historical Center
San Lázaro
Though San Lázaro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral.
Vallecito
Vallecito might not have many top sights, but Umacollo Stadium and San Camilo Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Santa Cecilia
Though Santa Cecilia might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Umacollo Stadium and Yanahuara Plaza.
El Lago
While El Lago might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Umacollo Stadium and Mario Vargas Llosa Palace.
Yanahuara
While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.
Santa Rosa de Lima
While Santa Rosa de Lima might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.