Cerro Colorado District

Arequipa

Plaza de armas cathedral.  Also made of volcanic sillar.
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$3,093 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$3,093
NT$3,403 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

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 ...
7.4/10 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
INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS

INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS

2.5 out of 5
111 Ricardo Palma Arequipa Arequipa
Stay at this hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Umacollo Stadium are ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Internet was fine. We didn't have breakfast.

Reviewed on 2025/10/14

INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS
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 ...
Excellent hotel
Very comfortable rooms. Great facilities with free use of the pool, which has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We enjoyed the daily breakfast which was included and the staff were always very friendly and helpful here. Wi-Fi also was fast. The only small drawback was that taxi drivers ...

Reviewed on 2019/4/16

DM Hoteles Arequipa
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

4 out of 5
Calle Puente Grau 205 Arequipa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,928 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
NT$2,928
NT$3,221 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Great place to stay in historic San Lazaro quarter of downtown Arequipa. Nice and attentive staff. Free parking is a great bonus. At a walking distance from the Plaza de Armas, city’s Main Square, and other important monasteries, convents, churches and museums. Clean room. This is a boutique type ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

Hampton by Hilton 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$3,569 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
NT$3,569
NT$3,926 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (303 reviews)
Everything was excellent! Staff , food, room & location

Reviewed on 2026/1/4

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
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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.

Villa Paraiso
Facade of the Cayma Church, in Arequipa city, Peru.

Cayma

Cayma might not have many top sights, but Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cayma
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Challapampa - Santa Sofía

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.

Challapampa - Santa Sofía
Panoramic view to Picchu Picchu, Chachani and Misti mountains Arequipa, Peru

Yanahuara

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

Yanahuara
Fachadas de viviendas particulares construidas con piedras de sillar, en una calle del Barrio San Lázaro, Arequipa, Perú.

San Lázaro

Though San Lázaro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral.

San Lázaro
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Alto Selva Alegre

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

Alto Selva Alegre


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