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Plaza de Armas
3,825 reviews
"The most Beautifull square in Peru, Nice restaurants and Amazing cathedral We recommend visit ones of the restaurants at the top around the
main square
to see the sunset"
"The Plaza de Armas for Arequipa was a wonderful place to
people watch
and see the interactions of ages and people groups, whether talking religion, waiting for transportation, or enjoying the beauty of the plaza."
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Volcan Misti
896 reviews
"It is often visible as you wander the town and provides a
beautiful backdrop
to many a photograph."
"We enjoyed the views of this magnificent
volcano
while staying at Arequipa and visiting the Colca Valley."
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Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
248 reviews
"It has hot springs,
salt flats
, wildlife and beautiful Andean views."
"Located 97km north of Arequipa on the Caylloma Road (1.45 hrs by bus), is the Salinas Reserve which houses the Sumbay Caves where you will see amazing
cave paintings
, some 8,000 years old created by the first huma..."
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Mundo Alpaca
397 reviews
"
Free exhibit
with helpful employees"
"
Enjoyable Visit
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Historic Centre of Arequipa
2,017 reviews
"Very interesting trip and definitely worth exploring the culture and rich history of this lovely
white city
."
"With its impressive architecture,
white stone
, cobbled streets and colonnades this square is totally charming."
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Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
589 reviews
"There is a area containing the most wonderful dome - a South American
Sistine Chapel
?"
"Amazing
facade
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Yanahuara
1,615 reviews
"Fascinating bridge and part of a
city tour
that has to be done and this is a quintessential part of the day out."
"Yanahuara us one if the traditional neighborhoods from Arequipa & has a wonderful view of the
Misti volcano
, the arches are surrounded by bougainvilleas a flower that combines so well with the white volcanic sillar."
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Mercado Central
168 reviews
"Well worth a visit - just ask before you point that
camera
."
"
Stalls
offer ceviche, and also combination plates of ceviche with other local dishes, such as rocoto relleno and pastel de papas, for 10 soles."
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Mirador Carmen Alto
244 reviews
"The family took many pictures panoramic videos and learned the names of the volcanoes surrounding the
White City
: Arequipa"
"From the
Lookout
one can see the three volcanoes, Misti Volcano (5825 ft above sea level and located 20 km from the city), Chacani and Pichu Pichu."
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Complejo de la Compania de Jesus
325 reviews
"there is an upstairs area you can walk around and enjoy the views or have and drink in one of the 2 cafe/bars and the ground floor is full of upmarket shops and
galleries
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Calle Mercaderes
376 reviews
"Mcdonalds...mcdonalds ice cream, pizza hut, kfc,
burger king
, starbucks, mamut, other fast food places no cars!"
"We adored this
pretty town
and the center is full of lovely streets like this with gorgeous architecture, shops and restaurants."
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San Francisco Plaza, Church and Monastery
292 reviews
"Another must see for lovers of architecture and
history
and of course the Christian faith."
"Also the
Plaza
has a unique archaeological museum explaining Arequipa's ancient and 1800-1900's history."
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Parroquia San Juan Bautista de Yanahuara
287 reviews
"Just a few steps away from a city centre and you see it… Huge
church
but with a especial atmosphere."
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Pichu Pichu
33 reviews
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Iglesia Santo Domingo
44 reviews
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Church of San Agustin
125 reviews
"We visited this church on our 13 day trip of
Peru
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Puente Grau
144 reviews
"Crossing this
bridge
over the Chili river is nice, because on one side you have the riverine city of Arequipa, and on the other the Chilina valley and Selva Alegre park."
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Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel
37 reviews
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Tristan del Pozo (Continental Bank Exhibition Gallery)
46 reviews
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Iglesia la Merced
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Parque Lambramani
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Mall Aventura Plaza
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