Family-Friendly Attractions In Arequipa

Plaza de Armas Arequipa

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

JF27+F69, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Yanahuara Scenic Overlook

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

JF75+282, Miguel Grau, Yanahuara 04017, Peru

Santa Catalina Monastery

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

Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Sabandía mill

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

GGV2+853 Molino, Arequipa 04012, Peru

Plaza de Yanahuara

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

Cta. del Ángel 513, Arequipa 04017, Peru

Selva Alegre Park

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

Geranios, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Cloisters of The Company

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

Gral. Morán 118, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Los Ccoritos

HFFM+235, Av. Paseo de La Cultura, José Luis Bustamante y Rivero 04009, Peru

Canteras de sillar Añashuayco

J9RR+4G3, Cerro Colorado 04017, Peru

Mundo Alpaca

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

Alameda San Lázaro 101, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

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

Plaza de Armas, Arequipa 04001, Peru

La Mansión del Fundador

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

Av. Paisajista s/n, Jacobo Hunter 04011, Peru

Museo Santuarios Andinos

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

C. la Merced 110, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Mirador de Sachaca.

HCFM+F2M, Sachaca 04013, Peru

Aquatic Park Tingo

2 de Mayo 115, Arequipa 04011, Peru

Plaza San Francisco

· Dogs allowed

C. Zela 202, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Museum of Virreinal Art Santa Teresa

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

Melgar 303, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Casa Museo Mario Vargas Llosa

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

Av Parra 101, Arequipa 04000, Peru

Cathedral Museum

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

Basílica catedral de, Plaza de Armas, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Plaza De Tronchadero

· Dogs allowed

Cusco 180, Arequipa 04017, Peru

Cerro Kasapatac

HC3Q+XVW, Jacobo Hunter 04011, Peru

Batan Gigante de Mollebaya

GG6F+MM2, G 04300, Peru

Casa Goyeneche

Casa Goyeneche, 304,, C. Palacio Viejo 201, Arequipa, Peru

Arequipa Museo de Arte Contemporáneo

Los Cristales 146, Arequipa 04001, Peru

Mirador Callejon Ripacha

JF68+Q4G, Cjón. Ripacha, Arequipa 04001, Peru