Cerro Colorado District

Arequipa

Plaza de armas cathedral.  Also made of volcanic sillar.
Sachaca district.  See previous post.  Read my recommendations if you're headed that way here: http://www.alwayswanderlust.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-visit-and-extend-your-stay-in-arequipa-peru/
There's a ton of plaza de armas in south America.  But the one in Arequipa, Peru is the most magnificent.  It's built out of sillar, a white stone made out of volcanic material commonly found in the area.  Most of the architecture found in the city is built with this, giving it the nickname La Ciudad Blanca or white city.
La Ruta del Sillar located in the quarries of sillar (volcanic rock) in the city of Arequipa. The sight is very impressive and the way men work the volcanic rock, what an art! You can find this place passing beyond the airport. 

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Cerro Colorado District Hotel Deals

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa

4 out of 5
Urbanizacion Teresa de Jesus Arequipa Arequipa
The price is NT$3,429 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
NT$3,429
NT$3,772 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (196 reviews)
Excellent place to stay!! Staff very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and professional

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa
Hoteles Riviera Cayma

Hoteles Riviera Cayma

2.5 out of 5
Calle Los Arces 289, Cayma Arequipa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Yanahuara ...
7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews)
The place has all the essential, but it is a little old, the hot water is not always working. Staff is nice but don’t speak much English

Reviewed on 2025/2/5

Hoteles Riviera Cayma
DM Hoteles Arequipa

DM Hoteles Arequipa

3 out of 5
Av Principal S/N Urb. Las Buganvillas Arequipa
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Yanahuara ...
DM Hoteles Arequipa
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

5 out of 5
Plaza Bolivar S N Urb Selva Alegre Arequipa Arequipa
The price is NT$3,698 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
NT$3,698
NT$4,068 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (311 reviews)
Excellent hotel

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

4 out of 5
211 Calle San Francisco Arequipa
The price is NT$3,125 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
NT$3,125
NT$3,438 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
Great!

Reviewed on 2026/3/11

ARIQUEPAY HOTEL
Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas

3.5 out of 5
Portal de la Municipalidad 126-128 Arequipa
The price is NT$2,885 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
NT$2,885
NT$3,173 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (298 reviews)
Exceptional room. Amazing staff. Excellent wifi and breakfast. The location on Plaza de Armas can’t be beat. So walkable. We loved our stay! We had one hiccup. We asked for early check-in. Reception said none was available. Upon arriving at approximately 5:30 AM after a 16 hour overnight bus ride, ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/4

Katari Hotel At Plaza de Armas
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Villa Paraiso

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Villa Paraiso and surrounding area, you can visit Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

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1/5(1 area review)

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Though Challapampa - Santa Sofía might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Umacollo Stadium.

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Chilina

Though Chilina might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery.

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Piedra Santa

Though Piedra Santa might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Umacollo Stadium and Yanahuara Plaza.

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Yanahuara

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

While visiting Yanahuara, you might make a stop by sights like Yanahuara Plaza and Yanahuara Viewpoint.

Yanahuara


Cerro Colorado District