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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

Considered a masterpiece of colonial architecture, this monastery is a large complex of rooms, picturesque plazas, ornate fountains and a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site; Historic walking area; Art gallery; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

This is one of the deepest canyons in the world where the distance from the Colca riverbed to the top of the cliff is more than 13,100 feet.

Attraction type: Canyon
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

The museum can be difficult to find at first. Even many locals and police are unaware of its existence. You might ask a street vendor to direct you! Be advised, NO PHOTOGRAPHY is allowed inside the...

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

 "La Ibérica" is a chocolate and sweets factory with many stores in Arequipa and many others through Peru. It was founded in 1909 by Juan Vidaurrazaga as his own company. He was introducing the...

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 22 attractions in Arequipa
Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site; Landmark/point of interest; Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 22 attractions in Arequipa
Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

Yanahuara or Kjanachuara in native language, is a traditional neighborhood of Arequipa and it had been habitated by "Yanahuaras" before the Spanish Conquerors made they settlement across the river...

Attraction type: Historic site; Architectural building; Neighbourhood; Historic walking area; Observation deck/tower
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

Church and monastery from the 16th century.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Religious site; Library
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

Serving as the focus of urban life and evening activities, this elegant grand square features graceful colonnades, swaying palms and lush gardens.

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

This 17th century convent has been rebuilt several times due to earthquake damage. Now a museum, its rooms contain mummies, masks and souvenirs collected on missionary travels.

Attraction type: Religious site; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 22 attractions in Arequipa
Attraction type: Volcano
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 22 attractions in Arequipa
Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Observation deck/tower; Religious site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

The Molino de Sabandía (Sabandía Mill) is a three centuries old water mill, set in the old Arequipa countryside.

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 22 attractions in Arequipa
Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

This large extinct volcano, 6,057 meters in height, rises above Arequipa in southern Peru and is a popular site for climbers.

Attraction type: Mountain; Volcano
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 22 attractions in Arequipa
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

The Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (Peruvian-North American Cultural Centre) was established in 1955. It offers English classes and various cultural activities and events throughout the year and has a Spanish-English library, a multimedia center with Internet access, a large theater and two art galleries with monthly exhibitions. It has an outdoor cafe.

Attraction type: Educational site; Library
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 22 attractions in Arequipa

Museum of the archaeology of the Andes, with videos, and sometimes displays, of mummies found in the region.

Attraction type: Speciality museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 22 attractions in Arequipa
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 22 attractions in Arequipa
Attraction type: Tour
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