Carmen Alto viewpoint
About 6 km from the center of Arequipa, this quiet lookout opens onto the Chili River valley.
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Places to visit in Arequipa, Peru
Viewpoints, churches, canyons, and museums a short walk or ride from the hotel.
Casa del Moral
A large ancestral house built around 1730, among the best-preserved examples of baroque-mestizo civil architecture in Arequipa.
Casa Tristán del Pozo
An 18th-century mansion of white volcanic stone, now home to a bank and a cultural space.
Cathedral
Arequipa’s cathedral fills an entire side of the Plaza de Armas, rebuilt in sillar after earthquakes.
Colca Canyon
One of the world’s deepest canyons, famous for Andean condors, terraced villages, and hot springs.
Cotahuasi Canyon
A remote canyon even deeper than Colca, for travelers who want wild landscapes and fewer crowds.
Sumbay caves
Rock-art caves on the way to Colca, with paintings that are thousands of years old.
Historic center
A UNESCO World Heritage site of white volcanic stone churches, mansions, and arcaded squares.
Church of the Society of Jesus
The Compañía church is a masterpiece of mestizo baroque, with a richly carved façade and cloisters.
San Agustín Church
A sillar church near the plaza, known for its baroque façade and quiet cloister.
San Miguel Arcángel Church
A neighborhood church that shows how colonial faith took root beyond the main square.
Yanahuara Church
The parish church of Yanahuara stands beside the famous arches looking toward Misti.
La Merced Church
A colonial Mercedarian church a short walk from the plaza, with a carved stone portal.
Santo Domingo Church
One of the city’s oldest Dominican foundations, rebuilt in white sillar after seismic damage.
San Francisco Church
A Franciscan complex with church, cloister, and library in the historic center.
Founder's Mansion
The country house of Arequipa’s founder, set among fields on the outskirts of the city.
Yanahuara viewpoint
Stone arches frame Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu above the rooftops of Arequipa.
Sabandía mill
An 18th-century water mill in the countryside, still set among fields and stone channels.
Santa Catalina Monastery
A city within the city, founded in 1579, with streets of terracotta, blue, and sillar just behind the hotel.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Regional modern art in a restored house, a contrast to Arequipa’s colonial museums.
Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
Home of Juanita, the Ice Maiden of Ampato, and other high-altitude Inca offerings.
Toro Muerto petroglyphs
Thousands of carved volcanic rocks in the desert, among the largest petroglyph fields in the world.
La Recoleta tower
A Franciscan convent museum with cloisters, a library, and an Amazonian collection.
San Lázaro neighborhood
Arequipa’s oldest quarter: narrow lanes, white houses, and small plazas a few minutes from the hotel.
Activities
Climb, cook, raft, or ride with local operators we can help you book.
Climbing tours
Guided climbs on the volcanoes that ring Arequipa, from trekking peaks to technical routes.
Cooking classes
Learn Arequipeño dishes such as rocoto relleno, chupe, and adobo in a local kitchen.
Cusipata rafting
White-water rafting on the Chili River, a half-day adventure close to the city.
Horseback riding
Ride through countryside valleys with views of Misti and traditional villages.
Misti volcano
The perfect cone that watches over Arequipa, climbed as a two-day trek from the city.
Chachani volcano
A high but non-technical climb, popular with acclimatized trekkers.