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Arequipa

Arequipa is a city in Arequipa district, Peru of about 841,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit: 59 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 34 parks. The must-see places are Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, Iglesia de la Compañia and San Francisco.

16.3989° S, 71.5350° WPop. 841,130

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Within 30 km166 places
Within 50 km172
Must-see11
Notable53
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, church near Arequipa
Must-see

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

Church · 1 km

Iglesia de la Compañia, church near Arequipa
Must-see

Iglesia de la Compañia

Church · 1 km

San Francisco, church near Arequipa
Must-see

San Francisco

Church · 1 km

Places near Arequipa by type

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One day from Arequipa

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

155 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Arequipa
  2. Cerro Nicholsonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Chachani Volcanoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Misti Volcanoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Sogay Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Palacio Goyenecheheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Arequipa
Today’s loopArequipaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arequipa?

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa (church, about 1 km), Iglesia de la Compañia (church, about 1 km), San Francisco (church, about 1 km), Santa Catalina Monastery (monastery, about 1 km), Arequipa Peru Temple (church, about 3 km), Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa (nature spot, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arequipa?

172 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 parks, 18 museums, 16 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Arequipa?

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, about 1 km by road; Church of the Company of Jesus (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arequipa?

Chachani (6075), Peru, about 1 km by road; Volcan Misti (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arequipa?

Start in Arequipa, visit Cerro Nicholson, then Chachani Volcano, then Misti Volcano, then Sogay Waterfalls, then Palacio Goyeneche, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.