Tourist Places of Arequipa
Most popular attractions and sites in the city of Arequipa
Discover the best tourist places to visit, activities, attractions and things to do that Arequipa “the White City” has to offer. Plan your trip and enjoy.
- Misti Volcano: The Misti volcano is the emblem and guardian of Arequipa. It can be seen from almost any point in the city and is one of the most significant attractions.
Cathedral of Arequipa and its museum:
It is a World Heritage Site and one of the first religious buildings built by the Spanish conquistadors in Arequipa.
National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca:
This protected area includes volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, lagoons, forests and an abundant and varied fauna of beautiful native species.
Viewpoint of Yanahuara:
Built in the 19th century, the Yanahuara lookout has the best views of Arequipa and is one of the city’s tourist emblems.
Choqolaqa Stone Forest:
Choqolaqa Stone Forest is at 5200 meters above sea level and is also known as Nauqqa Arequipa or Nueva Arequipa.
Sillar Route:
These huge quarries originated from the eruptions of the Chachani volcano and are located very close to Arequipa.
Colca Canyon:
The Colca Canyon is ranked as the second deepest in the world and the first in the continent with its 4610 meters deep.
Cotahuasi Natural Reserve:
This protected area was created in 2005 with the objective of preserving natural, scenic, biological and cultural assets.
Sumbay Caves:
The Sumbay Caves were discovered in 1968 and house around 500 extraordinary cave paintings.
Andean Sanctuary Museum:
The frozen body of “Juanita” , a girl from Inca times found during an expedition to the Ampato Volcano, is the main attraction of this museum.
Santa Catalina Monastery:
This Monastery founded in 1579 and located in the center of the city is one of the best examples of Arequipa’s colonial architecture.
Sabandia Natural Park:
Sabandia Natural Park is an ideal space for outdoor leisure, with multiple proposals for all ages -especially children.
The petroglyphs of Toro Muerto:
Catalogued worldwide as one of the sites with the greatest amount of rock art on the planet with a numerous presence of volcanic rocks.
Hot springs of La Calera:
The water in these pools originates at the top of the Cotallumi volcano at a temperature of 80°.
Uyo Uyo Archaeological Complex:
The complex is located at 3570 meters above sea level and is a beautiful pre-Inca citadel inhabited by the Collagua culture.
Cotahuasi Canyon:
Located 375 km from Arequipa, this canyon is 3535 meters deep and thus ranks as the second deepest in Peru.
San Lazaro Neighborhood – (Picanterías):
San Lazaro is the oldest neighborhood in Arequipa, where you will find the most traditional architecture and where most of the famous picanterías are located.
Village of Cayma:
Known as “the Balcony of Arequipa”, Cayma has a millenary and fascinating history that you should not miss if you visit Arequipa.
Imata Stone Forest and Pillone Waterfall:
Located about 150 kilometers northeast of Arequipa, along the road to Puno and Juliaca, are these two spectacular natural attractions, very close to each other.
Arequipa Main Square – Historical Center:
The entrance gates to know the history, culture and idiosyncrasy of Arequipa are undoubtedly its Plaza de Armas and its historic center.- Mario Vargas Llosa House Museum: Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa was born and lived during his childhood in Arequipa. In his birthplace you will find a beautiful museum.
If you have any questions about this tour or any other tour such as prices, hotels, itinerary and everything you need to book this tour please contact us at WhatsApp: +51 947392102 (Click Here)
Or send us an email to: contacto@condorxtreme.com and our travel experts will respond as quickly as possible, answering all your questions and / or queries of any particular tour.
Comments