Arequipa Adventure: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

María Jose del Aguila Carty

17 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the captivating city of Arequipa, Peru. Discover ancient marvels, immerse in rich culture, and indulge in authentic experiences. Join me as I explore the hidden gems of Arequipa!

Trip to Arequipa

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Architectural Wonders and Andean Mysteries

$175

$ 6

Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

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$44

16 - 20 min

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1500s colonial estate, once the home of Arequipa's founder, featuring period rooms & a chapel.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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$44

26 - 32 min

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

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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$88

3 - 4 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2Sacred Cathedrals and Alpaca Encounters

$88

Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$44

8 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$44

Day 3Conquering the Majestic Chachani

$ 4

Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

Depart from your stay 🏨

109 - 131 min

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Immense, extinct volcano with a scenic summit reachable by a guided, multi-day trek.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Monastic Tranquility and Literary Inspiration

$132

$ 6

Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

Depart from your stay 🏨

1 - 2 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

6 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$44

9 - 11 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

Day 5Colonial Splendor and Natural Delights

$132

$ 6

Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$44

24 - 29 min

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Picturesque attraction featuring a 17th-century flour mill in a tranquil, natural environment.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$44

32 - 39 min

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Peaceful park with palm & flower-lined paths, plus a viewpoint looking toward El Misti volcano.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

No time set

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$44

Day 6Unveiling History at Monasterio y Museo de la Recoleta

$88

$ 2

Hotel San Agustin Posada del Monasterio

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$44

6 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $635 In total

Activities & Food:$613

Transport:$22