Cerro Colorado District

Arequipa

Plaza de armas cathedral.  Also made of volcanic sillar.
Plaza de armas cathedral.  Also made of volcanic sillar.
Sachaca district.  See previous post.  Read my recommendations if you're headed that way here: http://www.alwayswanderlust.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-visit-and-extend-your-stay-in-arequipa-peru/
There's a ton of plaza de armas in south America.  But the one in Arequipa, Peru is the most magnificent.  It's built out of sillar, a white stone made out of volcanic material commonly found in the area.  Most of the architecture found in the city is built with this, giving it the nickname La Ciudad Blanca or white city.
La Ruta del Sillar located in the quarries of sillar (volcanic rock) in the city of Arequipa. The sight is very impressive and the way men work the volcanic rock, what an art! You can find this place passing beyond the airport. 

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Cerro Colorado District Hotel Deals

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa

4 out of 5
Urbanizacion Teresa de Jesus Arequipa Arequipa
The price is ₩127,400 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
₩127,400
₩140,140 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Room and bathroom were clean, and spacious...staff was really nice and polite...breakfast was great with variety of food every day.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Sonesta Hotel Arequipa
Hoteles Riviera Cayma

Hoteles Riviera Cayma

2.5 out of 5
Calle Los Arces 289, Cayma Arequipa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Yanahuara ...
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
The place has all the essential, but it is a little old, the hot water is not always working. Staff is nice but don’t speak much English

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025

Hoteles Riviera Cayma
INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS

INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS

2.5 out of 5
111 Ricardo Palma Arequipa Arequipa
Stay at this hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Umacollo Stadium are ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Internet was fine. We didn't have breakfast.

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

INKA LUXE HOTEL BY CASA RAMS
Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa

4 out of 5
Calle Puente Grau 205 Arequipa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩141,909 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
₩141,909
₩156,100 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Great place to stay in historic San Lazaro quarter of downtown Arequipa. Nice and attentive staff. Free parking is a great bonus. At a walking distance from the Plaza de Armas, city’s Main Square, and other important monasteries, convents, churches and museums. Clean room. This is a boutique type ...

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Hampton by Hilton Arequipa
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa

5 out of 5
Plaza Bolivar S N Urb Selva Alegre Arequipa Arequipa
The price is ₩150,308 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
₩150,308
₩165,339 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (302 reviews)
Everything was excellent! Staff , food, room & location

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa
qema Arequipa

qema Arequipa

3 out of 5
Calle Jerusalen 606 Arequipa Arequipa
The price is ₩39,787 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
₩39,787
₩43,766 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this hotel in Arequipa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Puente Grau ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
The poolside al fresco dining and bar was so great. The river rafting tour they arranged was super fun, with convenient pickup from the hotel. The staff are all so nice. The room was cleaned well and was quite comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

qema Arequipa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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