Arequipa walking tour & city guide
The White City beneath volcanoes.
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Arequipa, Peru's second city, is built from white volcanic stone called sillar and surrounded by three volcanoes, including the perfect cone of El Misti. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The White City
The Plaza de Armas, one of the most beautiful in Peru, is lined with white arcades and the cathedral. The Santa Catalina Monastery is a city within a city, with colorful streets and courtyards where nuns lived in seclusion for centuries.
Around Arequipa
The Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, is home to Andean condors. The Yanahuara viewpoint offers views of El Misti.
Top sights in Arequipa
- 1
Plaza de Armas
A square of white arcades.
- 2
Santa Catalina Monastery
A colorful convent city.
- 3
Yanahuara viewpoint
Views of El Misti.
- 4
Museo Santuarios Andinos
Home of the Juanita mummy.
- 5
Colca Canyon
Condors and terraces.
Food markets & where to eat in Arequipa
San Camilo Market
A busy local market.
Picanterías
Traditional Arequipa restaurants.
Calle San Francisco
Cafés and bars.
Food to try in Arequipa
Rocoto relleno
Stuffed spicy pepper.
Chupe de camarones
A shrimp chowder.
Queso helado
A frozen milk dessert.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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