La Candelaria 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.
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.
Parque Lambramani
During your visit to Arequipa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Parque Lambramani. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples.
Things to do
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs
Arequipa: Tour to the Pillones Waterfalls and Stone Forest
Tour 10 Hours Pillones Waterfall and Puruña Stone Forest
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
Very clean
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Muy buen hotel, el desayuno es excelente.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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
Sonesta Hotel Arequipa
Very nice hotel. Amazing breakfast, nice room and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
The staff were excellent lovely place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
Excellent service! Clean, great food and perfectly located.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Candelaria
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.
Sabandía
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sabandía and surrounding area, you can visit Molino de Sabandia and Mall Aventura Porongoche.
Paucarpata
Paucarpata might not have many top sights, but Mall Aventura Porongoche and Molino de Sabandia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Jacobo Hunter
While visiting Jacobo Hunter, you might make a stop by sights like La Mansion del Fundador and Kartódromo Cerro Juli.
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.
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.
