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Arequipa
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
- Arequipa Plaza de Armas
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- San Camilo Market
- Arequipa Cathedral
- Casa Ricketts
- Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
- Patio del Ekeko
- Claustros de La Compañía
- Monasterio de la Recoleta
- Arequipa's Historical Museum
- Mundo Alpaca
- Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
- Museo de la Universidad Nacional de San Agustín
- Society of Jesus Architectural Complex
- Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum
- Casa de Moral
- Museo Santury
- Iglesia la Merced
- Puente Grau
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Iglesia de La Compañía
- Museo Arqueológico de la Universidad Católica de Santa María
- Museo Histórico Municipal
- Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa
- Casona Editora Peru