Title: Visit Historical Center: Best of Historical Center, Arequipa Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Historical Center](https://expedia.ca/Historical-Center-Arequipa-Hotels.0-n553248635939578833-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Arequipa](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Arequipa.d410.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Arequipa](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Arequipa.d410.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Historical Center Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Historical-Center.d553248635939578833.Car-Rental-Guide)[Historical Center Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Historical-Center.d553248635939578833.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Historical Center ## 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.ca/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 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.ca/Arequipa-Plaza-De-Armas-Historical-Center.d6116916.Vacation-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 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Arequipa-Cathedral-Historical-Center.d6116918.Vacation-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 During your trip to Arequipa, you can search for that perfect souvenir at San Camilo Market. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Camilo-Market-Historical-Center.d6335248.Vacation-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 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.ca/Santa-Catalina-Monastery-Historical-Center.d6116920.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museum of Andean Sanctuaries You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Arequipa. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Museum-Of-Andean-Sanctuaries-Historical-Center.d6167089.Vacation-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.ca/Mario-Vargas-Llosa-Palace-Historical-Center.d553248621562513185.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 CA $26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sillar-route-and-culebrillas-petroglyphs.a2725076.activity-details) ![Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50686857/e3531418-efa6-4703-8242-f3a4b5235cad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Tour to the Salinas de Arequipa lagoon CA $39 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-the-salinas-de-arequipa-lagoon.a50686857.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 CA $115 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-day-tour-to-the-magical-colca-canyon.a47003659.activity-details) ![Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213806/7c7c7bcc-c29e-45ef-96f4-d841edf6860c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes CA $15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sillar-route-in-arequipa-and-viewpoint-of-the-volcanoes.a1213806.activity-details) ![Route of the Sillar | Quarries of Añashuaycos | Half day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48102657/df8443cc-f226-4ca3-923f-86a3c2e5f463.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Route of the Sillar | Quarries of Añashuaycos | Half day CA $25 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/route-of-the-sillar-quarries-of-anashuaycos-half-day.a48102657.activity-details) ![Arequipa City Tour and food and drinks experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3556981/9d8b5ff3-b52b-4956-a9a7-54eb855e6060.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience CA $14 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arequipa-walking-tour-city-center-and-drinks-experience.a3556981.activity-details) [See all activities in Arequipa](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Arequipa.d410.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Historical Center Hotel Deals ![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 CA $152 CA $167 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Arequipa. 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[](https://expedia.ca/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 Vallecito might not have many top sights, but Umacollo Stadium and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/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 5/5(3 area reviews) While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint. [](https://expedia.ca/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 Though Challapampa - Santa Sofía might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Umacollo Stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/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 might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall Aventura Porongoche and Parque Lambramani. [](https://expedia.ca/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 Miraflores might not have many top sights, but Arequipa Stadium and Parque Lambramani are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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