Why go
- City in Peru.
- Served by Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP).
History
Arequipa is a city in southern Peru and the capital of Arequipa Province and the Department of Arequipa. With a projected population of 1,195,700 in 2025, it is the country's second most populous city after Lima. It is the official seat of the Constitutional Court of Peru and is known as the "Legal Capital of Peru". Arequipa joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2020.
Where to stay
C. Sucre 104, Arequipa 04001, Peru · cirqa.pe
C. Sta. Marta 103, Arequipa 04001, Peru · palacioguaqui.com
Cl. San Francisco 211 A, Arequipa 04001, Peru · hotelariquepay.com
Clavelinas, Arequipa 04001, Peru · villaelisahb.com
Calle, La Recoleta 108, Arequipa 04000, Peru · acolpacha.com
Ca. Consuelo 116, Arequipa 04001, Peru · casonasolar.com
Calle Pte. Bolognesi 129, Cercado De Arequipa 04001, Peru · lostambos.com.pe
C. Zela 301, Arequipa 04001, Peru · miradordelmonasterio.pe
Av. Luna Pizarro 103, Arequipa 04000, Peru · dreamshotelboutique.com
Portal de la Municipalidad 128, Arequipa 04001, Peru · hotelkatari.com
Francisco Bolognesi 101, Arequipa 04017, Peru · laposadadelpuente.com
San Isidro C12, Arequipa 04001, Peru · minthotel.pe
Calle Pte. Bolognesi 350, Arequipa 04000, Peru · palla.pe
Plaza Bolivar S/N Urb, Arequipa 04000, Peru · wyndhamhotels.com
Urbanizacion Coviseal, Paucarpata 04002, Peru · hotelcasavilla.com
C. Ugarte 114, Arequipa 04001, Peru · hlefoyer.com
Av. Luna Pizarro 202, Arequipa 04000, Peru · deykard.com
C. Álvarez Thomas 435, Arequipa 04001, Peru · casonaplazahoteles.com
C. Álvarez Thomas 211, Arequipa 04001, Peru · hotelcasonaterrace.com
Av. Cayma 218, Arequipa 04017, Peru · lacuestadecayma.com.pe
Santa Catalina 300, Arequipa 04001, Peru · hotelessanagustin.com.pe
C. Bolivar 405 - 407, Arequipa 04001, Peru · lahosteriaqp.com.pe
Campo Redondo 109-111, Arequipa 04001, Peru · hotelfundadorbyrobles.com
28 de Julio 608, Arequipa 04001, Peru · hanan.com.pe
C. Perú 202, Arequipa 04001, Peru · vizahotel.com
Frente a la, Calle Portal De Flores 102, Pl. de Armas de, Arequipa 04001, Peru · arequipasuiteplazahotel.com
C. Puente Grau 205, Arequipa 04000, Peru · hilton.com
C. Ugarte 403, Arequipa 04001, Peru · casa-andina.com
C. Sta. Marta 207, Arequipa 04000, Peru · santamartahotelarequipa.com
Av. Ejército 704, Yanahuara 04017, Peru · samanahotel.com.pe
C. Jerusalén 603, Arequipa 04001, Peru · casa-andina.com
Cl. San Francisco 104, Arequipa 04001, Peru
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Restaurants & places to go
Peruvian, European, Fusion, Restaurant · Zig Zag es un restaurante ubicado al frente de la plaza San Francisco. Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 210… · zigzagrestaurant.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · papajohns.com.pe
Coffee Shop, Italian Pizza, Peruvian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-23:30; Tu-Su 08:30-23:30 · 300 Calle Santa Catalina, Arequipa · linktr.ee
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-20:00 · 210 Santa Catalina, Arequipa · chicha.com.pe
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · restaurantechecarlitos.consorciobongourmet.com
Pig, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 07:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · B12 Avenida Arancota, Tiabaya · chicharronerialaquequita.business.site
Crepe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 208 Santa Catalina, Arequipa · crepisimo.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 214 Puente Bolognesi · ratatouillearequipa.wixsite.com
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 · 111 Nicolás de Piérola, Arequipa · elpolloreal.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Peruvian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:30-21:00 · 500 Calle Santa Catalina, 04000 · haykuy-cafe.web.app
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-21:30; Fr-Su 09:30-22:00 · bento.me
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 105 Mercaderes, Arequipa · mcdonalds.com.pe
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 608 Jerusalén
American, Breakfast, International, Coffee Shop, Pancake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 429 Simón Bolívar
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-21:00 · 502 Simon Bolivar, Arequipa
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-17:00 · 122 Leoncio Prado, Yanahuara
Beer, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo -Su 10:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 204 Santa Catalina, Arequipa
Savory Pancakes, Tea, Crepe, Tapas, Cake, Sandwich, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, French, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 607 Jerusalén, 04100
Japanese, Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 300 Manuel Ugarteche, Alto Selva Alegre
Grill, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-16:00 · 304 Avenida Luna Pizarro, 04001 · campoalbergo.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-14:00 · 203 Calle Jerusalén, 04001
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 08:00-12:00 · 109 General Morán, 04001
Fine Dining, Peruvian, Chicken, Sausage, Friture, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 18:00-22:00 · 105 Obrera, 040404
Chinese, Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 127 General Morán, 04001
Sandwich, Breakfast, Crepe, Tea, Cake, Coffee Shop, Pancake, Deli, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-21:00 · 100 B Campo redondo, 04000
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 109 Grau, Arequipa
Restaurant · restaurant · 114 Ugarte, Arequipa, 04001 · hlefoyer.com
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · 114 Javier Heraud, José Luis Bustamante y Rivero · cevicheriaperlanegra.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 303 San Francisco, Arequipa · restaurantelcamaroncito.consorciobongourmet.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 114 General Morán, 04001 · cafevalenzuela.com.pe
Marina, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 107 Alameda Pardo, Arequipa
Argentinian, Barbeque, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · Avenida Dolores, Arequipa
Roasted Chicken, Soup, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Fried Food, Fish And Chips, Zarza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · Avenida Dolores, Arequipa
Tradicional, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 · Pancho Fierro, Arequipa
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00 · 108 Calle Simón Bolívar, 04001
Pub, Restaurant · Pub restaurant · 208 Francisco de Zela, Arequipa
Cevicherias, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Local, Peruvian, Restaurant · Local/Peruvian restaurant
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Fried Chicken restaurant
Friture, Restaurant · Friture restaurant
Beef Bowl, Restaurant · Beef Bowl restaurant · San Juan de Dios, Arequipa
Fast Food, Restaurant · Fast Food restaurant · 125 Gustavo Cornejo, Yanahuara, 04013
353 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) 7.7 km to the centre
Arequipa, ARE, PE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (LAN Airlines, Peruvian Airlines, AeroMéxico, Amaszonas…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Lima, Juliaca, Cuzco, La Paz, Tacna (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- LAN Airlines LA (A319) · 3 routes: Cuzco*, Juliaca*, Lima
- Peruvian Airlines P9 (737) · 2 routes: Lima, Tacna
- AeroMéxico AM (A319) · 1 route: Juliaca*
- Amaszonas Z8 (CRJ) · 1 route: La Paz
- American Airlines AA (A319) · 1 route: Lima*
- Iberia Airlines IB (A319) · 1 route: Lima*
- TAM Brazilian Airlines JJ (A319) · 1 route: Lima*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Vitor Airport 33 km to the centre
La Joya, ARE, PE
Mariano Melgar Airport 58 km to the centre
La Joya, ARE, PE
Siguas Airport 68 km to the centre
Siguas, ARE, PE
Mollendo Airport 86 km to the centre
Mollendo, ARE, PE
Chivay Airport 85 km to the centre
Chivay, ARE, PE
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AQP has direct flights to 5 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Lima, Juliaca, Cuzco, La Paz, Tacna).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Arequipa, Peru. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.