MUMIS
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Italian / We got a hot tip from a Cusco local that Mumis was the best restaurant in town. Set in a beautiful UNESCO-listed "white houses", this restaurant serves freshly made pasta cooked with traditional family recipes that have been passed down for generations.
13 MONJAS
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Mediterranean / A standout restaurant that was buzzing at all hours of the day. 13 MONJAS is in one of the "white houses" in the old town. The space has an artistic and modern vibe, opening to a nice courtyard in the back. The pizza dough and pasta are made in house and fresh to order. It could rival Italy it was so delicious!
Zig Zag
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Alpine cuisine / Described as "between the Alps and Andes", this space is cozy and rustic, like a cottage on a ski mountain. The menu is a mix of traditional Peruvian dishes and Alpine classic.
Top Bars
The Cardinal's Bar at MUMIS
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Cocktail bar / Located within the MUMIS space, The Cardinal's Bar serves up quality cocktails.
Nowhere
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Brewery / A local craft brewery in Arequipa. Great beer selection with a lot of variety between sours, stouts, lager and IPAs.
Museo de Pisco
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Bar / Located on one of favourite streets in Arequipa, Museo de Pisco is right on the corner with a spiral staircase, long bar and upscale design.
Top Coffee Shops
Oso café, República Café, Masamama Café, Lautrec Cafe, Ristretto, Puku Puku, Kafi Wasi Coffee House
Activities & Attractions
Top Activities
Colca Canyon Trek
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The world’s second deepest canyon and twice as deep as America’s Grand Canyon (130+ miles from Arequipa).
Rafting Río Chili
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This was a three-hour experience with approximately an hour of rafting.
Monasterio de Santa Catalina
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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.
Markets
Fundo El Fierro
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Located in the square of a beautiful 19th century building, which was a former school for students and a former prison.
Mercado San Camilo
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San Camilo Market is the most popular market in the city because of its proximity to the Plaza De Armas. One of the most authentic markets in Arequipa.
Mercado Senor de Los Milagros
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The name translates to “Lord of Miracles Market.” Quite far from the city centre, but worth it for the authentic experience.
Vita Hoteles Arequipa
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Central location in the heart of the Historic district. With clean rooms and a rooftop terrace, this is a good hotel for a weekend getaway!
Majestad Hotel Boutique
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Set in a charming colonial-style building with Spanish galleries. The hotel features courtyards with stone fountains, small passageways, and antique floor tiles.
Casa Andina Premium Arequipa
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Located in the centre of the White City, in a unique 8th-century colonial mansion made of volcanic stone.
Neighbourhoods
Historic Centre of Arequipa & the "White City"
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More Food •
Dimas Restaurante, La Trattoria del Monasterio, El Fuego De San Antonio, Espacio Lagom, Victoria - Picantería democrática
More Drinks •
Pataccala Bar, Sunset Rooftop Bar, Chelawasi Public House, El Infusionista
Sites, Museums & Galleries •
Historic Centre of Arequipa (UNESCO-listed), Basilica Cathedral, Museo Santuarios Andinos, Museo de la Catedral de Arequipa, Museo De Arte Virreinal, Museo La Recoleta
Day trips •
Hike up El Misti, Salinas Salt Lagoon in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a trip to Campiña (countryside), Toro Muerto