Top rated Tourist attractions in Arequipa
Experience the best that Arequipa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.
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Plaza de Armas Arequipa
Historical landmark
Monumental plaza, home to Arequipa's cathedral & colonial buildings housing restaurants & cafes.
Santa Catalina Monastery
Historical place museum
This sizable 16th-century monastery of Dominican nuns is open to the public & has guided tours.
Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Catholic cathedral
Massive Catholic cathedral featuring an on-site museum with religious objects & artwork on display.
Cloisters of The Company
Tourist attraction
Exquisitely preserved 18th-century cloisters converted to a complex of shops & cafes.
Church of the Company
Church
Small baroque church noted for its elaborate carved facade & an interior chapel with jungle motifs.
Museo Santuarios Andinos
Museum
Museum showcasing the frozen mummy of "Juanita," who was sacrificed in the Andes in 1500s.
Colonial-era convent & museum with over 300 works of art, peaceful gardens & an ornate sanctuary.
Cathedral Museum
Museum
Museum within the majestic Arequipa Cathedral featuring paintings & jeweled liturgical objects.
Mundo Alpaca
Tourist attraction
Museum with alpacas & llamas on display, plus textile exhibits & a boutique for wool items.
Just 48 people are allowed each day to visit the house of Nobel winning writer, Mario Vargas Llosa.
Monasterio y Museo de la Recoleta
Monastery
Former monastery housing museums of archaeology & Amazonian artifacts & a vast library.
Casona Tristan del Pozo
Tourist attraction
Historic 18th-century residence with an ornate baroque entryway & gallery featuring local artists.
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