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Top 21 places to visit in Arequipa

  1. 4.5· 178 reviews28 tours include this
    Santa Catalina Monastery (Monasterio de Santa Catalina) — places to visit in Arequipa

    Santa Catalina Monastery (Monasterio de Santa Catalina) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  2. 4.8· 149 reviewsFree entry9 tours include this
    El Misti Volcano — places to visit in Arequipa

    El Misti Volcano is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  3. 4.7· 607 reviewsFree entry43 tours include this
    Plaza de Armas — places to visit in Arequipa

    Plaza de Armas is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  4. 4.5· 523 reviews41 tours include this
    Historic Centre of Arequipa — places to visit in Arequipa

    Historic Centre of Arequipa is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  5. 4.3· 113 reviews13 tours include this
    Sillar Route (Ruta del Sillar) — places to visit in Arequipa

    Sillar Route (Ruta del Sillar) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  6. 4.6· 231 reviews16 tours include this
    Yanahuara — places to visit in Arequipa

    Yanahuara is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  7. 4.8· 181 reviewsFree entry18 tours include this
    La Compañía Church (Iglesia de la Compañía) — places to visit in Arequipa

    La Compañía Church (Iglesia de la Compañía) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  8. 5.0· 6 reviews4 tours include this
    Chachani Volcano — places to visit in Arequipa

    Chachani Volcano is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  9. 4.0· 24 reviews5 tours include this
    Sabandía Mill (Molino de Sabandía) — places to visit in Arequipa

    Sabandía Mill (Molino de Sabandía) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  10. 4.4· 5 reviews5 tours include this
    Museum of Andean Sanctuaries (Museo Santuarios Andinos) — places to visit in Arequipa

    Museum of Andean Sanctuaries (Museo Santuarios Andinos) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  11. 4.7· 154 reviews14 tours include this
    Mundo Alpaca Arequipa — places to visit in Arequipa

    Mundo Alpaca Arequipa is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  12. 5.0· 1 reviewsFree entry3 tours include this
    Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa — places to visit in Arequipa

    Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  13. 4.8· 123 reviews6 tours include this
    Pichu Pichu — places to visit in Arequipa

    Pichu Pichu is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  14. 3.7· 23 reviews6 tours include this
    Founder's Mansion (La Mansión del Fundador) — places to visit in Arequipa

    Founder's Mansion (La Mansión del Fundador) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  15. 4.9· 259 reviews14 tours include this
    Mercado San Camilo — places to visit in Arequipa

    Mercado San Camilo is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  16. 4.3· 36 reviews3 tours include this
    Sachaca District — places to visit in Arequipa

    Sachaca District is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  17. Sabandía District — places to visit in Arequipa

    Sabandía District is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  18. 3.0· 1 reviews1 tour includes this
    Recoleta Convent (Monasterio de la Recoleta) — places to visit in Arequipa

    Recoleta Convent (Monasterio de la Recoleta) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  19. Cayma District — places to visit in Arequipa

    Cayma District is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  20. 4.5· 4 reviews3 tours include this
    Cotahuasi Canyon — places to visit in Arequipa

    Cotahuasi Canyon is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  21. Moral House (Casa de Moral) — places to visit in Arequipa

    Moral House (Casa de Moral) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Arequipa. The dedicated guide is being written — see Arequipa experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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Arequipa has a mix of heritage sites, landmarks, markets and natural attractions. The listicle above ranks the top picks by traveller ratings and editorial review — start there if you have one or two days. Visitors typically include 2–3 landmark sites on day one, then mix in markets, neighbourhoods and one nature/water-side stop on day two.

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