Arequipa is one of Peru's major cities, home to around 1,195,700 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Plaza de Armas
Cathedral Basilica of Arequipa
San Camilo Market
Plaza de Armas
Cathedral Basilica of Arequipa
San Camilo Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Day 1
Local favourites
Picantería La Capitana
Old and the truly old cooking in Arequipa, is behind Saga Falabella, this picantería observes the old traditions. Go early, or the specialty
Picantería La Lucila Sachaca
Founded by the late Señora Lucila Salas de Ballon, is a short taxi ride outside of town. An old-style kitchen specializing in spicy food wit
Tacos y Tequilas
A nice atmospheric Mexican restaurant. The Mexican meals here are delicious, with an excellent guacemole.
Mandala
Natural and tasty vegetarian food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. At lunch time, the menú ejecutivo, including a small salad, a soup, a main d
Restaurant Dhamodar
You can get the menu of the day for S/4 including soup and a main dish and a soft drink. Tasty vegetarian food with many different options.
Ary Quepay
Nice restaurant that serves local food.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Viza
Three blocks from the Plaza de Armas, US$25 a nice room, includes breakfast and pick up from the airport.
Casablanca Hostal
Posada del Parque
Located in an old colonial building with high ceilings. Budget dorms to semi-luxurious doubles. All rooms have speakers to plug in mp3/mp4/d
Hostal Buenavista
Very basic hotel in one of the oldest and most pleasant suburbs. Breakfast may be of dubious quality. Keep your own record of expenses and i
Casa de Avila
Casa de Avila is in a beautiful 1930s building reburbished as a hotel. Central courtyard is the main attraction of the place. Staff is frien