Title: Historical Center Travel Guide: Best of Historical Center, Arequipa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Historical Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Historical-Center-Hotels.d553248635939578833.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Arequipa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Arequipa.d410.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Arequipa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Arequipa.d410.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Historical Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Historical-Center.d553248635939578833.Car-Hire-Guide)[Historical Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historical-Center.d553248635939578833.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Historical Center Travel Guide ## Arequipa ![Beautiful white city surrounded by three volcanoes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/410/a69ff51a-a87a-4977-90c0-2a74a01d96cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful white city surrounded by three volcanoes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/410/a69ff51a-a87a-4977-90c0-2a74a01d96cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arequipa cathedral, Peru #peru #southamerica #arequipa #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/410/c4b3f1d3-69df-49a6-9f0e-6afd38693eff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lovely market, with very nice architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/410/307d0f3a-90fd-49ef-ae66-919068c04210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Una pequeña cuidad dentro de la cuidad. El monasterio me sorprendió y de buena forma. Se recomienda pagar por un guía ya que si haces el recorrido solo no entenderás nada. Lo que mas me gusto: los hornos, la cocina en general, y esta calle. Calle Córdoba, blanca con las características flores rojas. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/410/96492891-fc0a-46c7-8e3a-f4dc181d7743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historical Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Arequipa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Arequipa.dx410) --- ### Popular places to visit ![0_dv604044](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116916/796c11a5-1df8-428e-9ba0-99bfb64f626b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arequipa Plaza de Armas 5/5(5 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arequipa-Plaza-De-Armas-Historical-Center.d6116916.Attraction) ![Pretty Cathedral in Arequipa at night ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/410/bf19118a-83e8-4fee-8463-43564e700714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arequipa Cathedral 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arequipa-Cathedral-Historical-Center.d6116918.Attraction) ![Traditional Arequipenan hats for sale at a stall in the San Camileo central market in Arequipa, Peru. South America. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6335248/e2be64d0-1e9c-4581-870b-24d96cdece86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Camilo Market 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Camilo-Market-Historical-Center.d6335248.Attraction) ![Santa Catalina monastery a must see place in Arequipa. Peru. This is a detail from the multicoloured walls. Oranges,reds,blues, a fascinating wander through a large and impressive complex, founded in the 16th century.. #BVSBlue ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/410/da9b1b44-5ea2-4126-8931-8cc64861ff82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Catalina Monastery 5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Catalina-Monastery-Historical-Center.d6116920.Attraction) #### Museum of Andean Sanctuaries 5/5(1 review) You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Andean-Sanctuaries-Historical-Center.d6167089.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mario-Vargas-Llosa-Palace-Historical-Center.d553248621562513185.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49719849/f0a02026-0063-408e-a3aa-c010e6e48b7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Half Day Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-arequipa-salinas-lagoon-half-day-tour.a49719849.activity-details) ![Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2725076/cb7827a6-c5fd-4970-b921-f15903496953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs £14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sillar-route-and-culebrillas-petroglyphs.a2725076.activity-details) ![MAGICAL COLCA 2 DAYS AND 1 NIGHT](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47003659/487b24f9-9ebd-44fc-9538-f96c430a15b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2-Day Tour to the Magical Colca Canyon £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-tour-to-the-magical-colca-canyon.a47003659.activity-details) ![Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48270990/5beca799-811d-4415-8b21-5623cd0f44ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest £33 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arequipa-tour-to-the-pillones-waterfalls-and-stone-forest.a48270990.activity-details) ![Arequipa City Tour Group ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4109383/8c64180d-d745-4572-8e72-a31088778ffc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arequipa City Tour Group £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arequipa-city-tour-group.a4109383.activity-details) ![Tour 10 Hours Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Stone Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47099956/e9cc4015-3540-4283-b8b6-51b2fdef4039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour 10 Hours Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Stone Forest £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-10-hours-pillones-waterfall-and-puruna-stone-forest.a47099956.activity-details) [See all activities in Arequipa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Arequipa.d410.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Historical Center ![Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31717800/31717706/d3d907ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa Plaza Bolivar S N Urb Selva Alegre Arequipa Arequipa Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £91 6 Mar - 7 Mar Stay at this luxury hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (306 reviews) Very clean Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=31717706&PinnedHotelID=31717706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578833) ![Hampton by Hilton Arequipa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63660000/63650300/63650278/cdeebb39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton Arequipa Calle Puente Grau 205 Arequipa £81 13 Feb - 14 Feb Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Museo ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=63650278&PinnedHotelID=63650278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578833) ![qema Arequipa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30480000/30478400/30478396/e47db806_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### qema Arequipa Calle Jerusalen 606 Arequipa Arequipa £22 12 Feb - 13 Feb Stay at this hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Puente Grau ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=30478396&PinnedHotelID=30478396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578833) ![Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11830000/11828900/11828834/2281f362_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas Portal de la Municipalidad 126-128 Arequipa £67 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (293 reviews) The staff were excellent lovely place to stay Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=11828834&PinnedHotelID=11828834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578833) ![Los Tambos - Boutique](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3019500/3019439/aeb0ea74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Los Tambos - Boutique Puente Bolognesi 129 Arequipa Arequipa £61 9 Feb - 10 Feb Stay at this hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (502 reviews) Hermoso lugar limpio el personal te hace sentir especial como si estuvieras en casa gracias Tambos Boutique por hacer mi estadía placentera Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=3019439&PinnedHotelID=3019439&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578833) ![Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12794000/12793983/648b2056_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza Portal de Flores 116 Arequipa £98 14 Feb - 15 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Arequipa Cathedral ... 9/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews) Excellent service! Clean, great food and perfectly located. Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=12793983&PinnedHotelID=12793983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578833) [See all 350 properties in Historical Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635939578833) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Arequipa-San-Lazaro.dx944521192728035328) ![Reise Auf den Weg zum Kreuz des Condors hoch in den Anden in Peru ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635964996947/354a1d97-64ad-4edb-b8cf-cb4afa7c8021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vallecito While there might not be top attractions in Vallecito, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Umacollo Stadium and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arequipa-Vallecito.dx553248635964996947) ![Panoramic view to Picchu Picchu, Chachani and Misti mountains Arequipa, Peru](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973463259/4040787e-aa98-47c6-afdd-cb1116b9662a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yanahuara 4/5(1 area review) While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arequipa-Yanahuara.dx553248635973463259) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arequipa-Challapampa-Santa-Sofia.dx553248635976384065) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arequipa-Jose-Luis-Bustamante-Y-Rivero.dx553248635973463262) ![I don't think my GPS location on this is correct, but it is off of the road between the sacred valley and Cuzco. Anyway, it's an ancient Incan terraced seed breeding farm for the royals. Evidently, they bred hundreds of varieties of potatoes alone. Terrific hike. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973465284/9b75bd50-c8e8-4277-9506-9ab4c5552d59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Parque Lambramani. 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