The Main Square
Surrounded by beatiful balconies and portals it has an impressive fountain in the center made of solid bronze. On both sides Portal del Cabildo, Portal de las Delicias and Portal del Regocijo.
The Cathedral
It was built with ashlar stone of volcanic origin in the seventeenth century. In 1844 it was burned completely and later, in 1868,rebuilt in neoclassical style where the entrance is through the side aisles.
The Countryside
This group of buildings was constructed by the Jesuit congregation fot both housing and religiuos purposes. In the midst of these buildings stands a temple. Its desing was created in 1573 by Gaspar Baez but was later destroyed by an earthquake and restored im 1650.
Church of San Francisco
This building complex consists of the Franciscan church, a small temple and the Monastery. Here stand out the baroque pulpit and front made of silver.The Monaguillo de San Francisco, a small passage, has been annexed to the complex.
The Santa Catalina Monastery
It was built to gather those with a religious vocations belonging to the highest aristocratic circle of the city.Opened on October 2,1580 it remained that way until1970.
Museum of Archaeology
There are almost one thousand objects on display: ceramics, textiles, mummies, stone, wood and metal objects. It belongs to the Catholic University of Santa María del Mar in Arequipa.
The Mulberry House
A boroque eigheeth century house with a stunning mulberry tree in the main courtyard, from which it gets its name. Theashlar front is carefully carved with representative figures: a crown, a castle, a bird, a puma and two crossed keys.
San Lazaro Area
Located just five blocks from the Main Square,it is a part of the city composed by small streets, narow passages, small squares and large houses. It is the most representative area of what Arequipa once was.
Houses -Tristán del Pozo
An old house, traditionally built in baroque and mixed styles. It has spacious interiors since it was built in 1783 for General Domingo Tristán del Pozo. Today it belongs to BBVA Continental.
Yanahuara Vantage Points
It isone of the typical postcards of the While City. Built in the nineteenth century, it consists of a series of ashlar arches, highlighted by a series of phrases immortalized by famous Arequipa citizens. It has a spectacular view of the Misti Volcano.
Snow-capped Chachani Mountain
It lies about fifty kilometeres north of the center of Arequipa and takes around two hours to reach its skirts using 4x4 vans. There you will find the base from which it takes six hours walking to reach the summit. This is one of the most difficult mountains to climb. It has 6.075m.
Altitude: 2,350 m.a.s.l
Climate: Temperate and agreeeable with sunshine almost all year round. The rainyseason runs from november to march.
Average annual temperature: 20 Cº (max.24 Cº and min.5ºC)
Activities: Archaeology, handicrafts, thermalsprings, gastronomy, nature, urban tourism nightlife.
Transport from Lima: Bus, car, dir.
Amazing tours close to Arequipa
Many are the routes that take you to Machu Picchu, but none is like the Inca Trail Tours, the most famous pedestrian path in the Americas. After flying from the capital of Perú, Lima, you will arrive in Cusco to walk for four days along a path through forests and dense fog, millenary stone steps and discovering the ruins of ancient fortifications and Inca cities, and all the time enjoying majestic views.
- Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days
- Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 days
- Inca Quarry Trail 4 Days
- 2 Day Inca Trail Tour
- 2 Day Inca Trail with Camping
- 3 Day Inca Trail
- Vilcabamba Hike to Machu Picchu 6 days
- Choquequirao trek to Machu Picchu 9 days
- Ausangate trek 7 days
If you want to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you to book your Machu Picchu Ticket in advance, so you will enjoy your Vacation in Machu Picchu without any problem.
When is the best time to visit Arequipa and Machu Picchu?
The best season is during the dry season, which covers the months April to the end of September. In October the rains begin and you can find Machu Picchu covered by clouds. If you travel in June, we recommend you to book the Inti Raymi 2025 Tour that takes place in June 24th, and also hike the Palcoyo Mountain Tour, which is an incredible Rainbow Mountain located in the Andes.
