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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.
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.
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.
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
Vallecito
Vallecito might not have many top sights, but San Camilo Market and Arequipa Plaza de Armas 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 Mario Vargas Llosa Palace and Umacollo Stadium.
Atlas
While there might not be top attractions in Atlas, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
Piedra Santa
Though Piedra Santa might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Umacollo Stadium and Yanahuara Plaza.
- Arequipa Plaza de Armas
- Arequipa Cathedral
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- San Camilo Market
- Casa Ricketts
- Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
- Casa de Moral
- Mario Vargas Llosa Palace
- Puente Grau
- Monasterio de la Recoleta
- Arequipa's Historical Museum
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Museo Arqueológico de la Universidad Católica de Santa María
- Patio del Ekeko
- Iglesia de La Compañía
- Claustros de La Compañía
- Mundo Alpaca
- Society of Jesus Architectural Complex
- Museo Santury
- Museo de la Universidad Nacional de San Agustín
- Iglesia la Merced
- Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum
- Museo Histórico Municipal
- Casona Editora Peru
- Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa