Best places in Arequipa, Peru to visit (UPDATED May, 2024)

Best places in Arequipa

Discover the best places in Arequipa, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 3K places in the city.

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Free Tour Downtown Arequipa

Outdoor activity organiser

👍👍 Amazing tour, very informative and the tour guide made me laugh a lot. Got to see so many places and learn a lot of things. Highly recommend this tour.

5.00 (874 reviews) (~0.24 km from centre)

Red Pig

Restaurant

👍👍 Really good and delicious hamburgers with pulled pork! Totally recommend them. Great and kind service. Totally worth it!

$$ $$

4.80 (1K reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

Plaza de Armas Arequipa

Historical landmark

Monumental plaza, home to Arequipa's cathedral & colonial buildings housing restaurants & cafes.

4.70 (46.6K reviews) (~0.01 km from centre)

Santa Catalina Monastery

Monastery

This sizable 16th-century monastery of Dominican nuns is open to the public & has guided tours.

4.70 (8.3K reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)

Colca Canyon

Landmark

This scenic canyon known for its condors is a popular destination for hiking tours & bird-watching.

4.70 (6.4K reviews) (~107.13 km from centre)

Chaqchao Chocolates

Chocolate shop

Cafe offering coffee, artisanal chocolates, craft beer & brownies in a warm, intimate atmosphere.

$$ $$

4.70 (4.7K reviews) (~0.24 km from centre)

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

Catholic cathedral

Massive Catholic cathedral featuring an on-site museum with religious objects & artwork on display.

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~0.09 km from centre)

Mi Kcao chocolates y cafe rooftop

Espresso bar

👍👍 Joel made me feel really welcome, his friendly service just brightens up the whole place. Thank you Joel. :)))

4.80 (532 reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)

Q’eswachaka Rope Bridge

Bridge

Spanning a scenic canyon & river, this is one of the last remaining handwoven Incan rope bridges.

4.80 (469 reviews) (~224.42 km from centre)

Eco Brunch

Brunch restaurant

👍👍 My boyfriend and I had breakfast here today and we would love to come back. The fruit waffle was absolutely loaded with tons of fresh cut fruits (bananas, blueberries and strawberries) Everything was delicious. The decorations are very cute and cozy. We got the fruita mix waffle, the savoury french...

$ $$$

4.80 (458 reviews) (~0.52 km from centre)

Il Caffè Della Nonna

Italian restaurant

👍👍 A wonderful place with delicious food and amazing staff who make you feel at home. Carbonara rivaled the best of Italian restaurants. I ate here a few times during my stay in Arequipa and loved the environment, the music and the warm welcome. Coffee and infusion teas were great too.

4.90 (288 reviews) (~0.87 km from centre)

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa

Hotel

Bright quarters in a sleek property offering a restaurant, 2 bars & a terrace, plus volcano views.

$69/night

4.70 (940 reviews) (~2.48 km from centre)

Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs

Hotel

Genteel rooms in an upscale lodge with dining, a spa, hot spring pools, mountain views & alpacas.

4.70 (779 reviews) (~84.45 km from centre)

Plaza de Yanahuara

Park

Peaceful park with palm & flower-lined paths, plus a viewpoint looking toward El Misti volcano.

4.60 (6.4K reviews) (~1.46 km from centre)

Chancho Cojo Tap Room

Brewery

👍👍 Excellent selection of craft ciders and beers. Milli is very knowledgeable and super friendly, all of her ciders are great. Que increible!

4.90 (247 reviews) (~0.24 km from centre)

Zig Zag

Restaurant

👍👍 Best meal we had in Peru, hands down. Great meat, all varieties cooked to perfection and nice sauces. On the other hand, great vegetarian options for the meatless in our party.

$$ $$

4.60 (2.6K reviews) (~0.42 km from centre)

Cloisters of The Company

Tourist attraction

Exquisitely preserved 18th-century cloisters converted to a complex of shops & cafes.

4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)

The Garden Arequipa

Restaurant

👍👍 Buena atención de Rodrigoy la comida es buenasa

4.90 (230 reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

Hotel

👍 Nice rooms and good location. Rooms are way too hot, 25 degrees centigrade without a functioning a/c. Whirlpool looks nice but is useless due to it only being available after reservation and 1 hour preparation time. Front desk staff could speak better english and be more efficient

$85/night

4.90 (230 reviews) (~0.58 km from centre)

Sillustani

Tomb

Ancient burial ground featuring giant cylindrical funerary towers built by a pre-Incan people.

4.60 (1.8K reviews) (~165.39 km from centre)

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