# Arequipa slow stay · Volcano viewpoints and shaded city walks

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/south-america/single-base/arequipa-slow-stay-z0479/>)

Spend time on a secondary interest and protect a low-pressure day

- Region: South America
- Trip format: Single base
- Nights: 8
- Interests: Design, Nature, Tradition & Beliefs, Food & Drink, History

## Route and nights

- Arequipa · 8 night(s)

Tradeoff: An extra night adds flexibility and time in the city. It also adds a full night of lodging.

Compare: Walking and local transit to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Arequipa

- 14:30 to 15:20 · Check in or drop bags · Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa. Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.
- 15:40 to 16:45 · See the Plaza de Armas civic facades · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 17:00 to 18:00 · Walk a short loop toward the cathedral and return · Catedral de Arequipa
- 18:15 to 19:40 · Dinner near the plaza · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Overnight: [Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](<https://www.hotels.com/ho558539/casa-andina-select-arequipa-plaza-arequipa-peru/>) · Arequipa

### Day 2 · Arequipa

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the plaza · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 09:30 to 10:20 · See the cathedral and white-stone arcades · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Visit the Monasterio de Santa Catalina if open · Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa. Check opening hours and choose a short route at altitude.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the monastery · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Compare the facades around Calle Santa Catalina · Calle Santa Catalina, Arequipa
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Take a shaded café break or return to the plaza · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Overnight: [Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](<https://www.hotels.com/ho558539/casa-andina-select-arequipa-plaza-arequipa-peru/>) · Arequipa

### Day 3 · Arequipa

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Travel to Mirador de Yanahuara · Mirador de Yanahuara, Arequipa. Use a road or shorter walking route based on altitude and heat.
- 10:30 to 12:35 · See the viewpoint and public square if visibility is good · Mirador de Yanahuara, Arequipa. Choose a shaded or indoor city visit when weather blocks views.
- 12:45 to 13:45 · Lunch in Yanahuara or near the historic center · Arequipa, Peru
- 14:00 to 15:35 · Walk a short shaded route in the center · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 15:45 to 17:00 · Return to the hotel for a break · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Overnight: [Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](<https://www.hotels.com/ho558539/casa-andina-select-arequipa-plaza-arequipa-peru/>) · Arequipa

### Day 4 · Arequipa

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 09:30 to 10:20 · See the public exterior of Iglesia de la Compañía · Iglesia de la Compañía, Arequipa
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Visit a confirmed open church, cloister, or religious collection · Claustros de la Compañía, Arequipa. Check service times, admission, and photography rules.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Plaza de Armas · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk the public religious facades toward San Francisco · Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Choose one shaded courtyard or café if open · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Overnight: [Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](<https://www.hotels.com/ho558539/casa-andina-select-arequipa-plaza-arequipa-peru/>) · Arequipa

### Day 5 · Arequipa

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk a short public loop around San Lázaro · Barrio de San Lázaro, Arequipa
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Choose a missed museum or a shaded café stop · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the hotel · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Leave time for a postponed visit or rest · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Take an optional plaza walk · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Overnight: [Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](<https://www.hotels.com/ho558539/casa-andina-select-arequipa-plaza-arequipa-peru/>) · Arequipa

### Day 6 · Arequipa

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk to Mercado San Camilo · Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Browse open produce and meal stalls · Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa. Check vendor hours and allow a shorter walk if the altitude is tiring.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Have lunch at a confirmed picantería · Arequipa, Peru. Check its location and meal hours before planning the next stop.
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Explore a short public route near the lunch area · Arequipa, Peru
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Return to the historic center for a break · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
Overnight: [Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](<https://www.hotels.com/ho558539/casa-andina-select-arequipa-plaza-arequipa-peru/>) · Arequipa

### Day 7 · Arequipa

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the plaza · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk the arcades and public blocks around the plaza · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Visit Museo Santuarios Andinos if open · Museo Santuarios Andinos, Arequipa. Check exhibition content and availability rather than assuming a specific object is on view.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the historic center · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Explore open streets around San Francisco square · Plaza San Francisco, Arequipa
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Take a short café break near the hotel · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner downtown · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Overnight: [Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](<https://www.hotels.com/ho558539/casa-andina-select-arequipa-plaza-arequipa-peru/>) · Arequipa

### Day 8 · Arequipa

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Revisit one short San Lázaro route · Barrio de San Lázaro, Arequipa
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Choose a small public gallery or café · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Plaza de Armas · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Keep time for laundry, rest, or a missed stop · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Take a short plaza walk if you feel like it · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Arequipa
Overnight: [Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza](<https://www.hotels.com/ho558539/casa-andina-select-arequipa-plaza-arequipa-peru/>) · Arequipa

### Day 9 · Arequipa

- 08:30 to 09:20 · Breakfast near the hotel · Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa
- 09:30 to 10:10 · Take a final short walk around Plaza de Armas · Plaza de Armas, Arequipa. Skip this if your departure is early.
- 10:20 to 10:50 · Check out and collect bags · Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza, Arequipa. Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.