Arequipa Adventure: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

Victor Manuel Rodriguez Castiblanco

11 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the captivating city of Arequipa. Discover ancient wonders, immerse yourself in local culture, and savor mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Arequipa

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Mystical Saryris and Majestic Views

$156

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

1 - 2 min

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Museum showcasing the frozen mummy of "Juanita," who was sacrificed in the Andes in 1500s.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Massive Catholic cathedral featuring an on-site museum with religious objects & artwork on display.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Literary Gems and Scenic Delights

$113

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

5 - 8 min

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Just 48 people are allowed each day to visit the house of Nobel winning writer, Mario Vargas Llosa.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

11 - 16 min

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Exquisitely preserved 18th-century cloisters converted to a complex of shops & cafes.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

12 - 15 min

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Viewpoint with a series of engraved arches & panoramic vistas of Arequipa city & the Misti volcano.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 3Culinary Delights and Architectural Marvels

$128

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

7 - 10 min

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Time-tested 19th-century mansion with a courtyard & stone fountain, built on 16th-century ruins.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$19

17 - 21 min

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Monumental plaza, home to Arequipa's cathedral & colonial buildings housing restaurants & cafes.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Museum within the majestic Arequipa Cathedral featuring paintings & jeweled liturgical objects.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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$19

1 - 2 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$27

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 4Monastery Marvels and Gastronomic Bliss

$134

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

1 - 2 min

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This sizable 16th-century monastery of Dominican nuns is open to the public & has guided tours.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 5Artistic Treasures and Seafood Delicacies

$140

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 6 min

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Former monastery housing museums of archaeology & Amazonian artifacts & a vast library.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$19

7 - 9 min

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Colonial-era convent & museum with over 300 works of art, peaceful gardens & an ornate sanctuary.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$33

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 6Tea Time, Alpaca Encounters, and Park Strolls

$118

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

4 - 5 min

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Museum with alpacas & llamas on display, plus textile exhibits & a boutique for wool items.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

8 - 12 min

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Relaxing destination featuring an artificial lake for boating, kids' play areas & a small zoo.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$33

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 7Organic Market, Wildlife Wonders, and Hidden Gems

$103

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

17 - 21 min

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Compact home to big cats, Andean condors & an aquarium, plus snack & souvenir stalls.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

26 - 32 min

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Historic 18th-century residence with an ornate baroque entryway & gallery featuring local artists.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 8Farewell to Arequipa

Budget breakdown: $893 In total

Activities & Food:$889

Transport:$4