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Arequipa with a day in Yanahuara

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Route and nights

  1. Arequipa7 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
49

Days by place

Arequipa
7
Yanahuara
1

Hotels and other stays

Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza
7 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
25
Meal
20
Lodging
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Arequipa
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa

    Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

  2. to · Activity See the Plaza de Armas civic facades Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Walk a short loop toward the cathedral and return Catedral de Arequipa
  4. to · Meal Dinner near the plaza Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 2 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity See the cathedral and white-stone arcades Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Visit the Monasterio de Santa Catalina if open Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa

    Check opening hours and choose a short route at altitude.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the monastery Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  5. to · Activity Compare the facades around Calle Santa Catalina Calle Santa Catalina, Arequipa
  6. to · Activity Take a shaded café break or return to the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 3 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity Walk to Mercado San Camilo Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Browse open produce and meal stalls Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa

    Check vendor hours and allow a shorter walk if the altitude is tiring.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch at a confirmed picantería Arequipa, Peru

    Check its location and meal hours before planning the next stop.

  5. to · Activity Explore a short public route near the lunch area Arequipa, Peru
  6. to · Activity Return to the historic center for a break Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 4 Yanahuara
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Yanahuara's main plaza Plaza de Yanahuara, Arequipa

    Use a road route if steep walking is unsuitable.

  3. to · Activity See the sillar arches and public viewpoints Mirador de Yanahuara, Arequipa

    Use the plaza route if weather or low visibility limits the viewpoint.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Yanahuara Yanahuara, Arequipa
  5. to · Activity Walk a short loop of public residential streets Yanahuara, Arequipa
  6. to · Ground transport Return to central Arequipa for a break Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 5 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity Walk the arcades and public blocks around the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Visit Museo Santuarios Andinos if open Museo Santuarios Andinos, Arequipa

    Check exhibition content and availability rather than assuming a specific object is on view.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  5. to · Activity Explore open streets around San Francisco square Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
  6. to · Activity Take a short café break near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 6 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity See the public exterior of Iglesia de la Compañía Iglesia de la Compañía, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Visit a confirmed open church, cloister, or religious collection Claustros de la Compañía, Arequipa

    Check service times, admission, and photography rules.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  5. to · Activity Walk the public religious facades toward San Francisco Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
  6. to · Activity Choose one shaded courtyard or café if open Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 7 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity Walk a short public loop around San Lázaro Barrio de San Lázaro, Arequipa
  3. to · Activity Choose a missed museum or a shaded café stop Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  5. to · Activity Leave time for a postponed visit or rest Centro Histórico, Arequipa
  6. to · Activity Take an optional plaza walk Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
Day 8 Arequipa
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa
  2. to · Activity Take a final short walk around Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas, Arequipa

    Skip this if your departure is early.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa

    Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa

      Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

    2. to · Activity See the Plaza de Armas civic facades Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Walk a short loop toward the cathedral and return Catedral de Arequipa
    4. to · Meal Dinner near the plaza Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  2. Day 2

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity See the cathedral and white-stone arcades Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Visit the Monasterio de Santa Catalina if open Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa

      Check opening hours and choose a short route at altitude.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the monastery Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    5. to · Activity Compare the facades around Calle Santa Catalina Calle Santa Catalina, Arequipa
    6. to · Activity Take a shaded café break or return to the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  3. Day 3

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity Walk to Mercado San Camilo Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Browse open produce and meal stalls Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa

      Check vendor hours and allow a shorter walk if the altitude is tiring.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch at a confirmed picantería Arequipa, Peru

      Check its location and meal hours before planning the next stop.

    5. to · Activity Explore a short public route near the lunch area Arequipa, Peru
    6. to · Activity Return to the historic center for a break Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  4. Day 4

    Yanahuara

    America/Lima Open map for Yanahuara
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Yanahuara's main plaza Plaza de Yanahuara, Arequipa

      Use a road route if steep walking is unsuitable.

    3. to · Activity See the sillar arches and public viewpoints Mirador de Yanahuara, Arequipa

      Use the plaza route if weather or low visibility limits the viewpoint.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Yanahuara Yanahuara, Arequipa
    5. to · Activity Walk a short loop of public residential streets Yanahuara, Arequipa
    6. to · Ground transport Return to central Arequipa for a break Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  5. Day 5

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity Walk the arcades and public blocks around the plaza Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Visit Museo Santuarios Andinos if open Museo Santuarios Andinos, Arequipa

      Check exhibition content and availability rather than assuming a specific object is on view.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    5. to · Activity Explore open streets around San Francisco square Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
    6. to · Activity Take a short café break near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner downtown Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  6. Day 6

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity See the public exterior of Iglesia de la Compañía Iglesia de la Compañía, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Visit a confirmed open church, cloister, or religious collection Claustros de la Compañía, Arequipa

      Check service times, admission, and photography rules.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    5. to · Activity Walk the public religious facades toward San Francisco Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
    6. to · Activity Choose one shaded courtyard or café if open Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  7. Day 7

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity Walk a short public loop around San Lázaro Barrio de San Lázaro, Arequipa
    3. to · Activity Choose a missed museum or a shaded café stop Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the hotel Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    5. to · Activity Leave time for a postponed visit or rest Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    6. to · Activity Take an optional plaza walk Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Arequipa
    Casa Andina Select Arequipa PlazaArequipa
  8. Day 8

    Arequipa

    America/Lima Open map for Arequipa
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa
    2. to · Activity Take a final short walk around Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas, Arequipa

      Skip this if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa

      Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.