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Arequipa Adventure

Alison Erqueaga Matos

Alison Erqueaga Matos

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the cultural and culinary wonders of Arequipa!

Day 1Savory Delights and Breathtaking Views
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$20

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$ 1

Restaurante Los Robles
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
4 - 5 min

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Selva Alegre Park
Relaxing destination featuring an artificial lake for boating, kids' play areas & a small zoo.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Yanahuara Scenic Overlook
Viewpoint with a series of engraved arches & panoramic vistas of Arequipa city & the Misti volcano.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Picanteria La Dorita
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$4
4 - 5 min

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Picanteria Ocopa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Santa Catalina
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$53

La Despensa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
1 - 2 min

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Santa Catalina Monastery
This sizable 16th-century monastery of Dominican nuns is open to the public & has guided tours.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
1 - 2 min

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Tanta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$14
1 - 2 min

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Pizzeria Marengo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$4
Day 3Artistic Treasures and Coffee Delights
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$29

Artichón
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
1 - 2 min

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Cloisters of The Company
Exquisitely preserved 18th-century cloisters converted to a complex of shops & cafes.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
3 - 4 min

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Plaza de Armas Arequipa
Monumental plaza, home to Arequipa's cathedral & colonial buildings housing restaurants & cafes.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Cafés Valenzuela
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$4
1 - 2 min

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Cafe & Mas Aqp
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$4
Day 4A Gastronomic Extravaganza and Historic Landmarks
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$43

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$ 2

Picanteria El Sombrero Arequipeno
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
19 - 23 min

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Sabandía mill
Picturesque attraction featuring a 17th-century flour mill in a tranquil, natural environment.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
32 - 39 min

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Puente Grau
Built in the late 1800s, this elegant bridge is known for its unobstructed views of Misti volcano.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Plaza de Yanahuara
Peaceful park with palm & flower-lined paths, plus a viewpoint looking toward El Misti volcano.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Picanteria Ocopa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
5 - 8 min

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Restaurante La Cau Cau
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 5Mystical Museums and Scenic Vistas
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$52

Saryris
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
1 - 2 min

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Museo Santuarios Andinos
Museum showcasing the frozen mummy of "Juanita," who was sacrificed in the Andes in 1500s.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$25
3 - 4 min

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Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Massive Catholic cathedral featuring an on-site museum with religious objects & artwork on display.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
3 - 4 min

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Mirador Misti
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$4
1 - 2 min

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Inkari Pub Pizzeria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$4

Budget breakdown: $198 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$2