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Plan a free trip to ArequipaUpdated: 2026-10-18
Arequipa, known as 'The White City,' boasts stunning colonial architecture built from pale volcanic stone, surrounded by breathtaking Andean mountain scenery. Come experience its historical charm, exquisite local cuisine, and the vibrant atmosphere of a unique South American city.
Things to do in Arequipa include Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
An impressive Neo-Renaissance cathedral, one of the most important buildings in the city.
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Colca Canyon lies in southern Peru, on the Colca River, around 160 kilometres north-west of Arequipa. It is about 70 kilometres long and some 3,270 metres deep, which makes it one of the deepest canyons on Earth.
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Misti is a volcano that towers over Arequipa, Peru's second-largest city, in the southern Andes of Peru. It has a steep conical shape and two nested craters at the summit, and the inner one holds an active lava dome or plug with vents that release volcanic gases.
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The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco is a church and heritage site located in the historic center of Arequipa, Peru. It stands as a significant landmark in the old city, inviting travelers to appreciate its architectural presence and cultural heritage.
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A beautifully restored colonial mansion with lovely courtyards and antique furnishings.
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The Tristan del Pozo House, later known as the Ricketts House, is an Andean baroque residence dating from the Spanish era in Arequipa, Peru. Commissioned by its first owner, Domingo Carlos Tristan del Pozo, construction of the home began in 1738.
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A green and quiet park, perfect for a picnic or a relaxing stroll away from the city's hustle.
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A vibrant local market where you can experience the authentic atmosphere of Arequipa and taste local produce.
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Here is what 3 days in Arequipa look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús de Arequipa, Museo Santuarios Andinos, Colca Canyon and Cruz del Condor and 9 more. Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa: An impressive Neo-Renaissance cathedral, one of the most important buildings in the city.
Day 1: Sabandia Mill, Puente Bolognesi, Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Arequipa, Misti Volcano. Day 2: Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, Museo Santuarios Andinos, Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús de Arequipa, Casa del Moral. Day 3: Monasterio de Santa Catalina, San Lazaro Quarter.
Museums worth visiting in Arequipa: Museo Santuarios Andinos, Casona Tristán de Pozo and Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa.
Churches worth seeing in Arequipa: Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa (Historical Center) and Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Arequipa.
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