Top 7 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Arequipa, Arequipa Region

November 21, 2021 Etsuko Causey

In Peru's second-most populous city, aka "The White City," stunning colonial buildings made of pearly sillar stone vie for attention with the surrounding volcanoes and snow-capped peaks of the western Andes. Founded in 1540, it's a smorgasbord of mansions and museums. The top attraction, 215,000-square-foot Santa Catalina Monastery, is like its own city within a city, complete with fountains and cobblestone streets. Arequipa is the favorite base for visiting Colca Canyon and its massive condors.
Restaurants in Arequipa

1. Plaza de Armas

Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Peru
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,830 reviews

Plaza de Armas

Serving as the focus of urban life and evening activities, this elegant grand square features graceful colonnades, swaying palms and lush gardens.

Reviewed By silviat197

Great place to enjoy a colonial architecture construction, nice coffee shops, restaurants and a beautiful cathedral as much as day and night.

2. Complejo de la Compania de Jesus

Calle Grl Moran,118, Arequipa 054 Peru +51 959 652 410 http://www.mincetur.gob.pe/TURISMO/OTROS/inventario%20turistico/Ficha.asp
Excellent
57%
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38%
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4.5 based on 325 reviews

Complejo de la Compania de Jesus

3. Canteras de Sillar

Quebrada de Anashuayco, Arequipa Peru
Excellent
53%
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Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 117 reviews

Canteras de Sillar

Reviewed By jadekinpe

It is really amazing to see how the community is building this touristic place. Totally recommended! Support the community :) and go to visit Señor Claudio for the demonstration of their daily work, it is amazing :)

4. Maqueta del Colca

calle San Francisco Fundo el Fierro, Arequipa Peru http://www.facebook.com/maquetacolca/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Maqueta del Colca

5. Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Peru +51 54 212141 http://jesuitasaqp.pe/
Excellent
54%
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40%
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6%
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4.5 based on 590 reviews

Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

6. Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel

Plaza de Cayma, Arequipa Peru 251459
Excellent
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel

7. Calle Mercaderes

Calle Mercaderes, Arequipa 04000 Peru +51 54 391000
Excellent
32%
Good
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Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 376 reviews

Calle Mercaderes

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