Printable maps of Arequipa
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Arequipa
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Arequipa with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Arequipa area
This Arequipa map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Arequipa and surroundings
Nature and parks of Peru
The Cutervo National Park in the north of the Peruvian Andes is the oldest park in Peru. It was founded in 1961. Mountain forests, paramos (moist high-altitude meadows), and river sources are included in it. Spectacled bears, mountain tapirs, Lontra longicaudis, mountain packs, giant anteaters, and oilbirds live here. Andean wax palms grow in the park. In total, more than 7,000 species of plants grow in the park. Mountain forests are hidden behind a veil of fog for most of the year. Camping and hiking are popular in the park. There are caves with underground streams here. Several species of catfish live in them. … Open
Photogallery of Arequipa sights
Our guide to Arequipa
Shopping, streets and outlets
If you enjoy bringing unusual edible souvenirs from your holidays abroad, Chaqchao Chocolates is the shop that you need. It is open in an attractive historic building. Besides chocolate, this shop sells many other interesting goods. There is a large department with Peruvian alcoholic beverages here. Gorgeous sets with dried nuts and fruits or tea in gift wrapping are popular souvenirs available in Chaqchao … Open 
Arequipa for children - what to visit
Museo Menelik is one of the most interesting museums for visitors with children in Arequipa. It is dedicated to the history of cattle breeding. Old photographs are the main exhibits here. There is a large life-size figure of a cow in the center of the main hall. Children can sit on the sculpture and take many memorable photographs. Museo Menelik offers educational excursions dedicated to cow breeding in the region. … Open
Attractions and active leisure
If you like observing interesting natural attractions, do not miss an opportunity to visit the El Misti Volcano located near the city. This is an active volcano, the slopes of which are important archaeological sites. Scientists discovered many unique old artifacts. In the past, this was a sacral place for Incas who were performing their rituals near the volcano. Nowadays, tourists enjoy getting to the top of the … Open
Cultural excursion through Arequipa - things to see
Old monasteries remain an interesting peculiarity of Arequipa. Many of these monasteries are still active. Established in the second half of the 6th century, Monasterio de Santa Catalina is one of the most interesting monasteries in the region. As many as 450 women lived in the monastery in the past but today only 20 nuns stay here. Monasterio de Santa Catalina is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the … Open
