Arequipa

Arequipa is based in the Southern Coast (Peru) | Southern Coastal region of Peru just below the edge of the Altiplano (Peru) | Altiplano, at −71.536883333333 m (−234.70106080490 ft)

Travel by plane to Arequipa

By far the easiest way to get to Arequipa is by plane,

• Rodríguez Ballón airport IATA Flight Code: AQP , 8 kilometers from the city Lan, Peruvian Airlines, Avianca and LC Perú fly from Lima, Juliaca and Cusco. A taxi from the airport to the Plaza de Armas costs a flat-rate of S/25 (Peru#Money|soles). Signs are posted with this rate, but depending on the size of the vehicle and the size of your bags and your haggling|bargaining skills you could pay less. No public transportation is available to/from the airport.

Travel by Bus

There are two terminals serving the city, Terminal Terrestre and Terminal Terrapuerto. They're next to each other, about kilometers 3 from the center. A taxi should cost around S/8.

Try to avoid affordable buses the more you pay and the higher the quality of service and safety. Some of the more reputable companies are Cruz del Sur, Ormeño, Excluciva (full 180º beds with meals served, S/130), Oltursa and Cromotex (S/70 to Lima, good value and security), Flores (a good budget option, but only with their "super dorado" and similar services and their economic is best to be avoided for safety reasons (high accidents rate). Their station is located across the street from Terminal Terrestre.) If you take the night bus make sure the bus is climated. There are affordable companies like Julsa which don't use heating in the bus, some don't have bathrooms and the temperature can sink close to 0°C - don't use them. Compare prices between booking online, in the office or via an agency since it can vary up to 100% for exactly the same seat and service.

From Lima (S/30-130, 16–18 hours) it's advisable to take non-stop express buses though more expensive and they tend to be safer. Oltursa and Excluciva buses depart from dedicated VIP terminals in the San Isidrio area of Lima.

 Peru Hop offers buses to Arequipa, as well. Unlike other buses that provide a direct service with nothing to see along the way, Peru Hop bus passes include stops where you can choose to hop off along the way to Arequipa. Their stops from Lima to Arequipa include Paracas, Huacachina and Nazca. Peru Hop offers free hotel and hostel pick-up and drop-off.

There are several buses per day from Cusco (9 hours, S/50-120), Puno (5–6 hours, S/25-50), Pisco (12–14 hours, S/50-150), Nazca (9 hours, S/50-150) and Tacna (near the border with Chile, 6–8 hours). If you take a Peru Hop bus from Cusco to Arequipa you can choose to hop off in Puno.

La Paz Ormeños has direct buses leaving at 01:00 every day, passing through Puno at 06:00 (S/40) and arriving in La Paz at 12:00 ($60).

Travel by train to Arequipa

Charter trains to Juliaca and Puno are only available for groups of 40 or more.

Transportation in Arequipa

Arequipa-plaza-armas-c01 - Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, Peru

The city has an urban area that can be explored on foot. The historical center is a 5-block area around the main square and it's extremely simple to visit following one of the many maps available at the hotels or any information office. Some ancient neighborhoods like Yanahuara and Cayma are also within walking distance.

The rural area is a whole attraction in itself. With gorgeous terraces, Spanish mills, palaces and an unobstructed view of the volcanoes from wherever you are. A great way to visit most of the tourist spots from the rural and urban area is to take a bus tour. These special buses are available at the main square and you can book the tour at your hotel or directly with the bus driver. In two or four hours, depending on the tour you book, you will visit most of the famous viewpoints of the city. A great experience (from US$6-10).

If you want to take a taxi, you should take a "safe one". Rules to recognize them: they have signs on the roof. The more common the sign and the bigger the company and the safer the taxi. Another tip is to take one that has just left a passenger. Avoid taking taxis that are stopped and waiting for passengers.

Prices are per ride. A ride from the main square to any place in the central neighborhood will be S/4-7. A taxi from the bus station to any hotel, S/8 . From the airport and the price varies between S/20-30. Some cab drivers try to rip you off by saying prices are per head but price is always per ride for all passengers. Allow for a minor extra charge for luggage (usually half a sol per large piece).

You can hire a vehicle with a driver included and go all around Arequipa for just $6 an hour. There are many taxi companies that can be trusted like Panataxi, Taxitel, Turismo Arequipa and Megataxi. For your safety, if you leave a restaurant or disco late night and want to come back to your hotel in a taxi, ask the restaurant to call a safe taxi.

• You can rent a truck at a very low rate including a driver (just US$55 per 8 hours plus diesel expenses), call +5154 9350539 or email: and go ahead and visit Arequipa's outskirts and places such Colca River, Majes and the beaches at Camana and Mollendo.

What to See

• The
• Plaza de Armas -16.3988,-71.536906 Catedral Arequipa, Peru The main square of Arequipa, neighbored by buildings made of sillar, a white volcanic stone.

• Gothic Church Basilica of Arequipa - la Basílica Catedral de Arequipa - on the Plaza de Armas -16.3981,-71.5364 ☎ +51 54 213149 Opening Hours: Basilica, museum and towers: Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00, closed Sunday S/10 for admission and S/5 "tip" for required guided tour Basilica Gothic Church of Arequipa - Basilica Gothic Church of Arequipa The first cathedral was built I need 1544. This reconstruction dates from 1848, with a substantial repair after the 2001 earthquake caused the towers to collapse through the roof. The tour takes you into the Basilica and to see the cathedral's collection of liturgical items in precious metals & gemstones and sacremental garments. You are also taken up to the roof to see the bell tower and for views of the Plaza de Armas and the city.

• A good place to watch the sunset in Arequipa is in one of the third floor restaurants on the main square. Make sure you are a little in advance because there will be others as well. The view of the mountains and the main square is amazing.
• Visit
• San Camilo Market -16.402745,-71.534870 - Mercado de San Camilo 02 A The oldest one located in the centre of the city. It's three blocks away from the main square.

• See the Juanita Mummy in the
• Museo Santuarios Andinos -16.39987,-71.537594 Casa de la Cultura de la Universidad Católica de Santa María - From May to November the main exhibit is the Dama de Ampato, commonly called Juanita. It is close to the main square.

• Monasterio de Santa Catalina - Santa Catalina Convent - /es/ Santa Catalina 301 -16.395207,-71.536792 two black cks north of the Plaza de Armas ☎ +51 54 221213 Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-17:00 (W Thursday until 20:00), closed Good Friday, Dec 25 and Jan 1 S/40, foreign students up to 21 S/20, other discounts for Perivians. An optional one-hour guided tour costs S/20 per person Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, Arequipa - Cloister Monastery Santa Catalina Arequipa Peru - The most visited building from the Spanish perioid of the city. Described as a city within a city, this stunning location with its colors, flowers and little streets will make you feel like you are back in time. Quite close to the Plaza de Armas. The guides speak many different languages; ask at the desk to the left after the entrance. The guide will tell you about the history of the convent and the life of the nuns in the convent. You can also do the tour by yourself at your own pace: there are helpful descriptive signs in Spanish and English in all the rooms that contain mostly the same information.

• The
• Convento de Santa Teresa , A little off the usual tourist path, in downtown Arequipa. It is not as architecturally interesting as the Convento de Santa Catalina, but some of the paintings and artifacts are stunning.

• Many of the almost 250 colonial buildings named as Human Heritage by UNESCO, are close to the main square. Some have been turned into banks, stores, restaurants and private residences. This practical way of preserving the city by finding a practical use for the historical buildings provides a great experience to the visitor who feels like visiting a living museum.
• Churches are among the most beautiful buildings preserved. They are all Catholic and you can visit them but always with a respectful eye towards the people there who may be worshiping. Most of the population still trainings the Catholic religion. La Compania, San Francisco, La Merced and the Gothic Church are some of the most famous.

Molino sabandia - Molino de Sabandiá, Arequipa

• Arequipa has beautiful bridges. The closest to the main square is
• Puente Bolognesi -16.397796,-71.543516 - PSM V64 D524 The city of arequipa A Go there and visit the Tambos (ancient houses rebuilt by the city government and used as apartments). Great experience.
• Puente Fierro -16.410404,-71.548202 Bolivar Bridge erected in 1882 at Arequipa - An iron bridge designed by Eiffel and still in service. A technological jewel located in Vallecito (10 blocks from main square) and a must for people who love trains and bridges. From the bridge, at golden hour (16:00-17:00), you can get some of the best pictures of the volcanoes and the city.

• Nearby is the
• Molino de Sabandía - Sabandía Mill - A A three-century-old water mill, set in the old neighborhood of Sabandia.

• Also to be found in the old countryside is the
• Mansión del Fundador , Admission S/10, S/5 for students A A renovated centuries old Spanish Colonial mansion.

Muslim Travel Tips

Flamencos de James (Phoenicoparrus jamesi), Laguna de Salinas, Arequipa, Perú, 2015-08-02, DD 20 - James's flamingos, Laguna de Salinas

• Free Walking Tour (Downtown Arequipa) Calle Santa Catalina 204 -16.39685,-71.53676 - Opening Hours: Tours leave 10:00 & 15:00 Monday - Sunday Free but “Guides work on a Tips only basis” Around 2½ hours. Tour is more about presenting the background of Arequipa, how and why it developed into the city it is today, different aspects being presented from different locations (rather than a tour of the major sights). Just turn-up (no booking necessary). Very worthwhile.

Adventure

• Ride in Peru - address : Calle San Rafael 0-2 (between house 504 and 534), urb Los Angeles, cercado, Arequipa - phone : 214444 / 974211440 - email : - Imagine Peru offers horseback rides and tours in the Colca. They have Peruvian Paso Horses and a lot of different rides to try in these splendid Colca landscapes. Opened to beginners and confirmed riders. Departure everyday.
• Downhill volcano biking - Offered at several levels of difficulty. Half day adventure managed by professional guides. S/70-80. They provide all the required equipment. Very safe. Great countryside views.
• Volcano climbing - Two options: an excursion to Misti or a real climbing to the more difficult Chachani. Two-day tour. The first one with low difficulty level the second one with medium difficulty. Altitude is the worst enemy for visitors. Chachani is over 6,000-meter altitude. Book with professional operators. Price around US$90/person.
• Whitewater rafting - Arequipa has some of the best rivers of the world. A typical half-day tour with some 90-min of rafting will cost you about S/70.

• Horse Pa Enrique Tours pa@ Calle Santa Catalina North 308 - +51 54345948, +51 54 284796 S/90 per person Anibal has six horses in the small stable just behind Arequipa. The horses are quite calm and suitable for beginners. First you will be provided with a helmet and some basic instructions. After that you ride 7 kilometers there and 7 kilometers back next to Chili River with great views of volcanoes. At the end you may be asked to help with feeding the horses.

• Ventura Travel Ugarte 503/ inside 112 - pass into a black grille, on your left hand down and look for the number 112 ☎ +51 947377201 Tour operator specializing in custom groups, with wide range of tours and treks in the Colca Canyon area and beyond.

• Perou Voyage Tour Operator @requipa.com Avenida Los Incas 415-A - ☎ +51 54446944 - Tour Operator based in Arequipa specialized in tailor made and shared tours to the Colca Canyon, Arequipa and Cotahuasi Canyon.

Study in Arequipa

• Spanish language - Because of its weather, its friendly people and lower prices when compared to Lima or Cusco, Arequipa is a great place to learn Spanish. Several schools are available, most of them with excellent programs. Classes are offered on a per week basis and with lodging packages included.

• Spanish School Arequipa - ☎ +51 54 213177

• EDEAQ - Legally established and recognised by the Peruvian Ministry of Education. Downtown Location. Swiss Management. Bildungsurlaub (Germany). –

• Cooking lessons - Thit is an excellent opportunity to share with local cooks and work with them in preparing delicious local cuisine. The experience starts with selecting the products and then preparing and cooking them. After that, you can serve and enjoy the results in the form of a good traditional meal.

• Peruvian Cooking Experience - , 4 blocks from Main Plaza sharing Casa de Avila Hotel facilities ☎ +51 54 213177 Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday The cooks are local people who learn cooking from their ancestors and include Felipe an Inca cook born in the 1940s who shares his own exclusive recipes. Classes are held in a kitchen and outdoor barbeque area. 6 persons per group. The cooking area is neighbored by a garden. 3-hour hands-on activity suited for Muslim travellers of any ability level. Reservations are required. Wine and cocktails can be ordered but are not included in the price.

• Arequipa's Cooking classes Urb Leon XIII K-1B Av. Trinidad Moran - Cayma - It's located near to Real Plaza in Cayma-Arequipa ☎ +51 973 531 225 Opening Hours: 08:00-11:00, 12:00-15:00, or 16:00-19:00 S/95 per person Chefs and bartenders provide you a unique experience in which you will cook and try Peruvian flavors, drinks and dishes. At the same time, you will learn more information about the most representative Peruvian products such as quinoa, potatoes, chilis and corn.

Shopping in Arequipa

Basílica catedral, Arequipa, Perú, 2015-08-02, DD 70-72 HDR - Basilica Gothic Church of Arequipa

• Arequipa is called the world´s capital of the alpaca, a wool that comes from these Andean camels and is considered very fine and valuable. Big factories and several boutiques offer fine products at great prices. A good quality alpaca sweater will be S/70-180 according to colors and designs. Some handicraft stores offer very affordable alpaca, often of a lesser quality.
• Most typical handicrafts come from the Chivay area. Colorful embroidery called Maquinaza style, representing daily activities or nature scenes.
• There are some interesting shops geared towards tourists, including Patio del Ekeko, free Wi-Fi included. The old Jesuit convent, half a block from the Plaza de Armas, is free to enter and has very good shops for fine Alpaca garments and local products. The place itself is very nice.
• There is also a square near La Compañía featuring a number of more expensive handicrafts shops.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Arequipa

Arequipa features some of the most varied and flavorful cuisines in the nation. Meals are robust with soups as one of their main dishes. Local food is served at lunch time but you can also find it in local residents for tourists during dinner time. The better restaurants are near the Plaza San Francisco.

The places overlooking the Plaza de Armas and behind the cathedral, while decent, are overpriced relative to the quality of the food. Their tours will show you their à-la-carte menus with mains for S/30-40, but you can ask for their menú del día which will give two courses and a drink (pisco sour, chicha morada, or Coke) for S/20 (Mar 2023).

Budget restaurants can be found on Calle Bolognesi, west of the Plaza de Armas.

Spicy food is very popular. Locals use rocoto (Capsicum pubescens) to provide the hot taste to their Vegetarian foods. This flavour is different than the spiciness in Indian or Mexican cuisine.

Try Rocoto relleno con pastel de papa, a large stuffed pepper with potato pie. Ask beforehand if it has been made for tourists or if it is the original, quite hot, style; if the last one, be careful, it can be extremely hot!

Try Alpaca steaks. This Meat, very low in fat, is juicy and very tender. It is presented in the same manner as traditional [ beef.

This urban center is the best place in Peru to eat river shrimps. They are presented in several ways the most popular being Chupe de Camarones, a thick, savory soup featuring many shrimps in it. Beware and the plates here are big.

Arequipa is only three hours away from the sea, so many fish restaurants are available. If you have not tried ceviche in Peru yet, thit is a great opportunity. There are also many other sea delicacies.

Local restaurants are called picanterías. They are still very popular among local residents. Some are within the urban area and some others on the outskirts of the city. In the Arancota neighborhood, you can find many of these restaurants. Some of them are huge (600 tables or more) and they are full of local residents. The main food attraction in this area is chicharron (fried Beef with corn). Menu's are set, consisting of a hearty soup followed by a main dish. Drinks are often included. Prices are generally very cheap, ranging from S/5 to S/10.

As with all Peruvian food, local delicacies are heavy and sometimes very hot. Proceed with caution when eating here, mainly since the height of the city makes digestion slow. Take a mate de coca, coca-leaf tea, after meals: it helps digestion and makes the altitude more bearable.

• Maya | Calle Jerusalén - Almost on the junction of Ugarte Set lunch S/5.50 Breakfast, piglets, burgers. Their set lunch is somewhat expensive, but it is worth it.

• 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 of the day, which is around S/7, will be sold out. Though other dishes are also always available.

• Picantería La Lucila Sachaca , Still run by Sra Lucila Salas de Ballon, is a short taxi ride outside of town. An old-style kitchen with Cuy (Guinea Pigs) eating scraps in the yard and Lucila still making her Sauces the old way as she keeps an eye on everything and everyone.

For dinner, you can find the best restaurants in the city around Calle San Francisco:

• Ary Quepay | Calle Jerusalén 502 - Nice restaurant that serves local food.

• Tacos y Tequilas | Calle Ugarte 112 - ☎ +51 54 628653 Mexican menu S/10 A nice atmospheric Mexican restaurant. The Mexican meals here are delicious, with an excellent guacemole.

• Zingaro - Calle San Fransisco 309 - Typical food like "cuy" or "rocoto relleno".

• Lazos San Francisco 315 - +51 54 215729 Steakhouse

• Chicha Por Gaston Acurio Santa Catalina 210 -16.3963658,-71.5363568 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 12:00-23:00, Sunday 12:00-20:00 S/30-50 for mains Excellent cuisine inspired by traditional Peruvian dishes. More expensive than other restaurants in the area, but well worth the price. Great table service by very attentive waiters.

• Hatunpa Ugarte 208 -16.3963642,-71.5357517 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 12:30-21:30 S/12-20 Restaurant with a unique concept: slices of 3 or 7 different Andean potatoes covered with vegetables and Meat slices of your choice. Very small place with only a few tables, so it might be a good idea to be there early.

Vegan

• el buda profano Calle Bolivar 425 -16.39385,-71.53690 - Opening Hours: 13:00-21:00 S/20 - Vegan sushi café tucked in behind the Monasterio de Santa Catalina. Enjoyed by vegans, Vegetarian, pescetarians and carnivores alike.

Vegetarian

In addition to the places listed below and there are dozens of other Vegetarian restaurants scattered throughout town. Most offer a set lunch (menú) for around S/10.

• Mandala Calle Jerusalén 207 - ☎ +51 54 22 99 74 Natural and tasty Vegetarian food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. At lunch time and the menú ejecutivo, including a small salad, a soup, a main dish, a dessert and a drink costs S/9.
• Govinda - Hare Krishna Vegetarian and Pizzas , Sometimes they have a buffet, if not get the Menu Turistico, a 4-course meal for S/15 which includes homemade yogurt, a Peruvian specialty and your choice of entree among several Indian and Italian options. Everything is fresh and organic or locally grown. Eat outdoors and don´t go if you are in a hurry, expect it to take an hour as one person is preparing each part of your meal from scratch.

• Nitay Gouranga Vegetarian Restaurant Calle Rivero (Rivero Street) 603 Cercado - You can get the menu of the day for just S/4 including soup and a main dish and a soft drink. Tasty Vegetarian food with many different options.

The most popular Peruvian alcohol product is Pisco. Arequipa is the cradle for the Acholado type, a Pisco derived from a blend of several grapes. Locals drink it pure, in little sips. Chilcano is another way to drink it, Pisco with white soda. And of course the Peru#Drink|Pisco Sour, which is a must for any visitor.

A famous local product is Anis Najar. Peru#Drink|Chicha, a slightly fermented corn organic juice and Peru#Drink|Pisco Sour are also considered traditional drinks.

The local soft drink is Kola Escocesa, not as sweet as Inca Kola.

There is also a popular mineral water called Socosani. Energina is a yellow soft drink produced with this water. Some other soft drinks area available from the same factory.

Most restaurants for Muslims are on Calle San Francisco, uphill from the main square. Many have happy hour specials until 22:00P.

There is an area of the city called Calle Dolores, with discothèques, karaoke bars and salsa ball rooms attended by local residents but safe enough for Muslim travellers. A taxi is needed to get there.

• Cafe Cafe Senor Misti - Calle General Moran 118 - int. 13 - in the Claustros de la Compania ☎ +51 54-214441 Cafe Cafe Senor Misti is a very nice cafe café within the wonderful Claustros de la Compania. Senor Misti offers very good cafe and one of the best Pisco Sours in town and offers free Wi-Fi. Nice place to enjoy the old part of town in a secure and calm way. Very nice outdoor-seats.

• Chaqchao Cafe and Chocolates Factory Santa Catalina 204 -16.3967288,-71.5366465 - Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11:00-21:00 S/10 for a big cappuccino Situated between the Plaza de Armas and the Convent, this place offers a nice atmosphere and the cafes and Chocolates taste wonderful. There is a Chocolates factory and store in the first floor where you can watch Chocolates being made and also a cafe in the 2nd floor. All ingredients are grown organically and sourced locally.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Arequipa

Arequipa - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Arequipa, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Arequipa. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Arequipa and its surrounding regions.

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Ramadan in Arequipa

Ramadan 2025 in Arequipa

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Casablanca Hostal Puente Bolognesi 104 - 10 steps from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa ☎ +51 54 221327
• Posada del Parque Web: net/home. ☎ +51 54 21227 Deán Valdivia 238-A. (5 minutes from Plaza de Armas). Located in an old colonial building with high ceilings. Budget dorms to semi-luxurious doubles. All rooms have speakers to plug in mp3/mp4/devices. Large rooftop area with tables and chairs is a great chill-out place. Free internet, a travel agency, kitchen, laundry, breakfast and soft drinks. Staff is friendly and helpful, some speak English.

• Lula's Bed & Breakfast - , - Neither a hotel nor a hostel, but a family-run apartment-style Bed & Breakfast. All the rooms are with private bathroom/shower-WC, international cable TV and WiFi (ADSL wireless). Owners speak (besides Spanish) English, (German) and French.

• Koala Hostel ☎ +51 54 223622 S/60 per double with private bathroom including breakfast Puente Grau 108. In an old colonial building with a lovely courtyard. All types of rooms, arrange tours for you and is very friendly and has no curfew. If using their bus ticket booking service check the price is comparable with other alternatives. Check your bathroom on arrival as some are really miniature.

• Pirwa Park Hostel Arequipa Calle Sucre 204 -16.392078,-71.533599 San Cercado. A few steps from the Plaza de Armas ☎ +51 84 244315 From US$9.50/person Free breakfast, free internet, pick up service, kitchen, laundry, breakfast and comfortable beds.

• Buena Vista Hostal - Buena Vista Hostal - , 20 min walk from the Plaza de Armas From US$18/person Very basic hotel in one of the oldest and most friendly suburbs. Breakfast may be of dubious quality. Keep your own record of expenses and incidental charges as they may get confused when it comes time for the final bill.

• Casa de Avila - Casa de Avila - Av. San Martin 116, Vallecito - 4 blocks from main square ☎ +51 54 213177 Opening Hours: 24 hours From $10/person, breakfast is included Casa de Avila is in a beautiful 1930s building reburbished as a hotel Central courtyard is the main attraction of the place. Staff is friendly and helpful and most speak English. A family run business with a warm informal atmosphere. Free wifi, superior Muslim friendly rooms with cableTV in most of them. Spanish classes and cooking activities are available. Tourist information service to help you planning your activities.

• La Posada del Cacique | Jerusalen 404 - Cercado/Arequipa, near to the Plaza de Armas ☎ +51 54 202170 S/25/pp for a double with private bathroom Safe area, friendly and competent owner can give good assistance with tours such as hill climbing, colca canyon and similar.

• El Rosario Hospedaje ☎ +51 54 222517 Pasaje del Solar No 124, run by a friendly elderly couple. Hot water showers. Singles from S/10.

• The Crismar Hotel Calle Moral #107 - Prices start from US$30, tax-exempt for tourist One and a half blocks from main plaza across the post office, best location, free transfer from airport and bus terminal, great coffee shop Bernini's at hotel

• Hotel Viza , Calle Peru #202. Three blocks from the Plaza de Armas, US$25 a nice room, includes breakfast and pick up from the airport.

• Arequipa Youth Hostel ☎ +51 959669253 Calle Zela 313 (between Bolivar and 4th block of Santa Catalina). Singles, doubles and dorms available from S/15/person, S/20 w/breakfast. Professionally managed and on a quiet street just 2 blocks from Plaza de Armas. Clean and comfortable rooms. Nice patio area for socialising. Use of kitchen and free internet access. Friendly and helpful staff with tourist information available.

• Arequipay Backpackers ☎ +51 54 275498 At Urbanizacion Los Angeles de Cayma Mz. G1 (A few blocks from the main plaza). Dorm bed S/20, including breakfast and hot showers.

• La Reyna Zela 209 - Doubles S/30
• Colonial House Inn Calle Puente Grau 114 - say "Arriba de la Plaza" to the taxi driver A huge, beautiful room for US$27 and the rest are cheaper, good breakfast.

• Bothy Hostel - Calle Puente Grau 306 - ☎ +51 54 282438 23 soles a night Sunny terrace, café area, hammocks and helpful bilingual staff. Lots of fun things going on- Spanish lessons, bbqs, trips, tours, volunteering.

• Le Foyer Hostel Ugarta 114 - 2 blocks north of the Plaza de armas S/35/night for single room with shower Several restaurants below, on a rather busy road.

• Home Sweet Home - Rivero 509 - ☎ +51 54 405982 Dorm beds S/25, great breakfast S/5 Family-run hostel, multilingual staff. Cosy bedrooms, wifi, terrace, laundry, travel agency.

• Hostal Lluvia de Oro lluvia_de@ Jerusalen 308 - About three blocks from the main Plaza Friendly, in front of the tourist police station, nice patio, pick up from airport.

• El Solar de la Macarena Calle Jerusalen 531 - Private bathrooms, nice shared kitchen, laundry, TV in every room, wifi. You can hang out on the roof or the 2nd floor terrace.

• La Casona de Jerusalen | Jerusalen Street #306-A - in front of the tourist police station ☎ +51 54-205453 US$9 (rooms with shared bathrooms)/$17 (rooms with en-suite bathrooms) Check-in : 24 hr, no curfew / Check-out: Very friendly staff, great location and quiet. Clean rooms, sunny terrace, free laptop use and free wifi, cable TV. Good thick towels and hot water. Very nice place to stay.

• El Albergue Espanol | Calle Peral 117 - Between S/30 for a double with shared bathroom and S/50 for one with private bathroom and TV. No breakfast Relaxed place, authentic building, rooftop terrace, free wifi, nice staff, clean and very comfortable beds. Showers are solar powered, so not always really hot.

• La Posada del Virrey 103 Calle Puente Grau -16.39458,-71.53368 S/50 for double with private bathroom Four blocks away from the central square, this place has rooms with shared and private bathroom. Rooms are clean and a bit worn out. Some of them even has TV. Laundry is available on site for S/3 per kilo. Staff takes good care of safety and keeps the main gate locked majority of time. Wi-Fi is available in patio, but does not reach into all the rooms. Breakfast is available for extra S/7, but may be delivered later than promised. The roof terrace is extra nice bonus.

• Che Lagarto Hostels Arequipa - /en/component/chelagarto/hostels/35-hostel-arequipa Ugarte 202 ☎ +51 54 226111
• Los Andes Bed & Breakfast La Merced 123 - 30 mts. south from Plaza de Armas, on the west side ☎ +51 54 330015 Checkout: 11:30 S/65 for a double with shared bathroom Bright and clean, with an expansive and sunny terrace. Wi-Fi, kitchen, hot water, breakfast (all-you-can-eat fresh breadrolls, jam and butter, tea, Coffee, juice, fruit), even towels included. Rooms are cleaned every day. The shared bathrooms are separated by gender and definitely clean.

• Hotel Maison d' Elise Arequipa , 15 minutes to get from the local Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon airport, S/15-17 by taxi

• La Casa de Los Pinguinos Av. Parra 110-B Cercado - Between the bus station and the Plaza de Armas ☎ +51 54 223851 Single-double with private bathroom S/55-90 Very comfortable, modern rooms with TV, fast wifi, hot showers and buffet breakfast. Very competent and helpful staff, also English-, Dutch- and German-speaking. Big garden with hammocks and chairs. Spanish language school in garden: Spanish Cafe Arequipa. S/4 by taxi (day), S/5 by night - but don't worry about that, as the hotel is paying the taxi fare for you.

• La Casa de Melgar Arequipa Melgar 108 Cercado - A few blocks away from the Plaza de Armas ☎ +51 54 222459 Built into an old colonial house. Very atmospheric hotel with friendly staff.

• Fundador Hotel Campo Redondo 109-111 San Lázaro, Cercado - ☎ +51 54 284848 +51 54 286969 In the traditional neighborhood of San Lazaro, which is characterized by small alleys of sillar (volcanic stone blocks).

• Los Tambos , Half a block from Plaza de Armas. 2-night minimum stay, wifi throughout, à la carte breakfast and private transfers on arrival and departure.

• Hotel Asturias Calle Ugarte 211 - A couple of blocks from the Plaza de Armas Double for US$45 Rooms are small, but the hotel is recently refurbished, clean and quiet. The staff is friendly and solicitous. There is internet and breakfast is included. Travel agency on site.

• El Balcón Calderón 202 - ☎ +51 54 286998 Decorated mansion with a small number of rooms on a small side street between the downtown and the river.

• Hotel Queens Villa - 15 blocks from the Plaza de Armas | , - 3 stars with standard and deluxe rooms. Including breakfast, cafeteria and swimming pool.

• La Casa de mi Abuela Jerusalen 606 -16.3928036,-71.5323731 US$59 for a double A green oasis 10 minutes' walk from the main plaza. The place has a huge beautiful garden area with hammocks, benches, swings and a little swimming pool. Very clean and bright rooms in houses around the garden, most with view or balcony to the garden.

Stay safe in Arequipa

All the Peru#Stay safe|usual advice given for Peru applies here as well. When taking standard precautions, Arequipa is a safe city and like most of the other major Peruvian city's and there is always a fairly large police presence. That said, don't flaunt your valuables or your money. There are occasional robberies reported. Do not walk alone after 23:00 in the downtown area!

In the downtown area and there is a fairly large presence of tourist police, wearing white shirts. Ask them for help.

The most common form of crime involving tourists is when a foreigner takes a no-name cab and a robbery occurs. To be safe, don't just hail any old cab that passes by. Always take reputable large company taxis (of which you can see plenty). Several of these taxi companies are very careful about the owners/drivers they take on. Consequently and they are very reliable. The best of these is the "Turismo Arequipa" company with a green and white logo (watch out for fakes). "Taxitel" is also good.

The safest way to call a taxi is to ask your hotel or hostel to do it for you. Almost all hotels have a relationship with a taxi company whose drivers are known and trusted. This holds for the rest of Peru as well.

Where to travel next from Arequipa

There are many travel agencies, but only a few tour operators without commissions. The best operators are Andina (Jerusalen 402A), PeruSchweizExplorer (Jerusalen 314) for Colca Canyon Tours (around 150 Soles for a 3D/2N trip) and Quechua Explorer (San Francisco 218) for hill climbing.

Chachani - View of Chachani from El Misti

The Colca Canyon: Theoretically feasible as a day trip but not recommended; count a minimum of two days. Many people opt for at least one night in Chivay or Cabanaconde outside the Canyon, others stay in one of the lodges inside the Canyon. Close-up views of flying condors and beautiful landscapes are two of the many highlights on these trips. You can visit the Canyon with a tour or hire a guide. Trekking Colca Canyon without a guide or a tour is also feasible and costs less.

• The Cotahuasi Canyon: not as visited as Colca Canyon but surely as interesting. Cotahuasi Canyon claims to be the deeppest in the world and the mixture of wilderness, pre Hispanic ruins and Andean villages make it a fantastic 4-7 days escape.
• Chachani 6,057 meters above sea level. Arrange transport with one of the adventure tour guides in town and be prepared for a 2-hour bumpy, swerving, scary drive around sharp curves up steep mountain roads. The base camp is at slightly over 5,000 meters and the views are stunning. If you are well-acclimated and have gear (ice axes and crampons) you should be able to summit from high camp in just over 8 hours. Otherwise just hike up the switchbacks to high camp (don´t stay there, you can´t sleep well at that altitude. Heed the mountaineer´s motto: "Hike high, Lie low") and then on to the col, from which you can see the beautiful view of Arequipa and surrounding mountains. The trek beyond can be dangerous if you´re not an experienced mountaineer. If you are, be prepared for a tough slog up dangerous scree and a trecherous traverse and make sure you feel up to the return trip.
• El Misti 5,822 meters above sea level it is a 2-day climb. There are a lot of agencies in Arequipa offering the climb for around US$50. The first night camp is at approx 4,600m so it gets very cold. You wake up at 01:00 to make the summit for sunrise. Not at all a technical climb as you can pretty much walk to the top. It helps to be acclimatised or you will feel the effects of the altitude.
• Andagua at the head of the Valle des Volcanes is reachable by a direct (though long and bumpy) bus trip from Arequipa. Well off the tourist trail, it provides a fine opportunity to see beautiful altiplano scenery and experience an area of Peru scarcely touched by tourism.
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