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Arequipa

Peru - Arequipa

About this destination

Arequipa, the White City, is famous for its white sillar stone architecture, the imposing Misti Volcano and its rich cuisine. Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, is its main natural attraction.

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Seasons throughout the year

🔴 High season🟡 Shoulder season🟢 Low season

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Jan
70%
 
Feb
75%
 
Mar
80%
 
Apr
35%
 
May
30%
 
Jun
25%
 
Jul
20%
 
Aug
25%
 
Sep
35%
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Oct
70%
 
Nov
75%
 
Dec
80%

Places to visit

Discover the best attractions in this destination

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Santa Catalina Monastery

Santa Catalina Monastery

Striking 16th-century convent that is a city within the city, with streets and cloisters.

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Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon

One of the deepest canyons in the world, famous for condor sightings.

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Plaza de Armas of Arequipa

Plaza de Armas of Arequipa

Colonial square with the Basilica Cathedral and its distinctive white sillar stone arches.

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Hotel Libertador Arequipa

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +51 54 123 4567

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Casa Andina Arequipa

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +51 54 234 5678

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Hostal La Reyna

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🕐 Opening hours: Check-in: 3 pm, Check-out: 12 pm

📞 Contact: +51 54 345 6789

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🍽️ Restaurants

La Benita

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💰 Estimated price: $20-40

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Zig Zag

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💰 Estimated price: $15-35

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Sol de Mayo

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💰 Estimated price: $10-25

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: Lima
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $60-150

🚌 Buses

From: Cusco
Duration: 10 hours
Price: $20-35
Schedule: Night departures
Route: Cusco - Arequipa

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi Arequipa
Plate: AQP-001
📞 Contact: +51 54 111 2233
Name: Uber Arequipa
Plate: AQP-002
📞 Contact: +51 54 222 3344


🎯 Tours

Arequipa Tours

📍 Places they visit: Santa Catalina, Yanahuara Viewpoint, Misti Volcano

🕐 Horario: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +51 54 333 4455

Colca Trek

📍 Places they visit: Colca Canyon, Condor Cross, Chivay, Hot springs

🕐 Horario: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📞 Phone: +51 54 444 5566

Valle del Colca

📍 Places they visit: Sangalle Oasis, Canyon walk, Condor watching

🕐 Horario: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM

📞 Phone: +51 54 555 6677

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Rocoto Relleno

Rocoto Relleno

Adobo Arequipeño

Adobo Arequipeño

Quinua

Quinua

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for Arequipa

Light thermal (down) jacket

Light thermal (down) jacket

A compact, warm garment, perfect for the sharp temperature changes in the Peruvian highlands.

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Oxygen capsules / altitude supplement

Oxygen capsules / altitude supplement

Helps ease altitude sickness (soroche) symptoms in Cusco and the Andes.

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Facial sunscreen SPF 100

Facial sunscreen SPF 100

Maximum-protection sunscreen, essential for the high radiation in high-altitude areas.

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