Arequipa
in Provincia de Arequipa of Arequipa, Peru

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-16.399 and -71.535 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -16° 23' 56" and W -71° 32' 6"
Currency and Currency Code:
Sol - PEN
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:37 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 5:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
16.105 and 108.259 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Khu Pho Nam Tho
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Peru in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Peru.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Peru. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Arequipa

Arequipa in Provincia de Arequipa (Arequipa) with it's 841,130 citizens is a city in Peru about 475 mi (or 765 km) south-east of Lima, the country's capital city.

Local time in Arequipa is now 08:37 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 5 airports in the vicinity of Arequipa. The closest airport in Peru is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa in a distance of 90 mi (or 145 km), North-East. We discovered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Socabaya, Tiabaya, Sabandia, Characato and Chiguata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

19°C (67 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

20°C (67 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Casa Andina Select Arequipa

Address
0,1 mi
Portal de Flores 116
00000 Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Los Tambos

Address
0,2 mi
Puente Bolognesi 129
Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CRISMAR HOTEL

Address
0,1 mi
CALLE MORAL 107
00000 Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Conde de Lemos Arequipa

Address
0,2 mi
Calle Bolivar 201
Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 12:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kuntur Wassi Colca Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
Calle Cruz Blanca S/N Cabanaconde,Caylloma
054 Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casona Plaza Hotel AQP

Address
0,1 mi
Calle San Jose 207 - C
054 Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Plaza Arequipa Hotel Boutique

Address
0,2 mi
Portal de San Agustín 113 A
4001 Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hostal Villa Sillar

Address
0,2 mi
Jerusalen 307 Cercado
Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Casona Solar

Address
0,2 mi
Calle Consuelo 116 - Cercado
Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Plaza Residence

Address
0,2 mi
La Merced 105, Arequipa
Arequipa
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Magical Peru #10: Arequipa

Published: July 28, 2013
Length: 45:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Diogo Kyrillos

We first arrived in Lima and spent a couple of weeks studying Spanish in the capital (please watch the vlog Living in Lima) then we headed to the North of Peru and visited Trujillo, Chiclayo...


En Arequipa pelea casi acaba en tragedia en la av Venezuela

Published: August 28, 2013
Length: 40:32 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: arom620

En Arequipa pelea casi acaba en tragedia en la av. Venezuela, lo quisieron lanzan en peligroso intercambio vial.


PERÚ TIENE TALENTO Urban Dance Arequipa en la 2da temporada.

Published: July 22, 2013
Length: 36:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: arom620

PERÚ TIENE TALENTO Urban Dance Arequipa en la 2da temporada.


MUSEO DE LA CATEDRAL DE AREQUIPA

Published: January 27, 2012
Length: 58:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: STARTVaqp

RECORRIENDO EL MUSEO DE LA CATEDRAL DE AREQUIPA.


EMBARQ - Arequipa - Paseo Mercaderes

Published: October 20, 2009
Length: 58:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Christian Monzón Cárdenas

Peatonalización de Mercaderes (Arequipa) por EMBARQ WRI INTERNATIONAL Over the summer I had the opportunity to visit Arequipa, Perus southern-most major city, and see first hand all the...


Viaje de regresada de Juliaca a Arequipa de Jose Park Taco

Published: March 02, 2013
Length: 14:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Jose þark Tåcô

Viaje de regresada de la ciudad de juliaca hacia Arequipa en 2 horas 20 minutos en una Camioneta Toyota Hilux 2012.


Pelea callejera mujeres en Arequipa

Published: December 04, 2013
Length: 14:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: arom620

Un grupo de mujeres protagonizaron una batalla campal en plena carretera en la ciudad blanca de Arequipa en Perú demostrando así que las peleas callejeras no solo es cosa de hombres vea esta...


ESCUELA DE LIDERES INTERNACIONAL DE OMAR ORDÓÑEZ SÁNCHEZ AREQUIPA - PERÚ

Published: July 22, 2009
Length: 04:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: omarordonezsanchez

Esta es una pequeña muestra del curso de Oratoria Moderna que realizamos en nuestra institución denominada Escuela De Líderes Internacional situada en Arequipa la segunda ciudad del Perú....


Arequipa Perou Tour du monde

Published: November 08, 2008
Length: 43:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dany Thibault

Ville d'Arequipa, Pérou, les églises et le volcan Misti Tour du monde 2006-2010 Dany Thibault et Maryse Guevin site web: mgdtasie.blogspot.com nos photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgdt/sets/


CORSO HUNTER 2014 - PARA DAR, ARTHURO'S SHOW, AREQUIPA

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 00:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Davis Vidal

HUNTER 2014 CORSO ASOSIACIÓN DE JOVENES "PARA DAR" ARTHUROS SHOW Y EVENTOS TOTOS (LOCAL DE EVENTOS) D'FLORES GROUP (EVENTOS Y RECEPCIONES) ISANET ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

The Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa ("Basílica Catedral", in Spanish) is located in the "Plaza de Armas" of the city of Arequipa, province of Arequipa, Peru. It is the most important Catholic church of the city and also of the larger Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arequipa since it is the base of the Archbishop and the Metropolitan Council. The cathedral is also considered one of Peru's most unusual and famous colonial cathedrals since the Spanish conquest.

Located at -16.3981, -71.5364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic cathedrals in Peru, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru, Basilica churches in South America

Casa del Moral

The "Casa del Moral" (House of the Moral) is a large ancestral house built around 1730 in Arequipa, Peru. Favored by tourists, it is one of the best and well-preserved samples of baroque-mestizo civil architecture in Peru. The name of the house derives from the emblematic presence of a centennial tree of "moras" in the center of the main patio of the large house. The Casa del Moral houses a collection of paintings from the "Escuela Cusqueña", a colonial art form.

Located at -16.3969, -71.5378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Arequipa, Peruvian architecture, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru

Santa Catalina Monastery

The Monastery of Saint Catherine is a monastery of nuns of the Dominican Second Order, located in Arequipa, Peru. It was built in 1579 and was enlarged in the 17th century. The over 20,000-square-meter monastery was built predominantly in the Mudéjar style, and is characterized by its vividly painted walls. There are approximately 20 nuns currently living in the northern corner of the complex; the rest of the monastery is open to the public.

Located at -16.3953, -71.5369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Christian monasteries in Peru, Dominican monasteries in Peru, 1580 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 1580s, Buildings and structures in Arequipa, Christian monasteries established in the 16th century, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru

Arequipa Province

Arequipa is a province in the Arequipa Region, Peru. It is the most populous province of the region, and its capital, Arequipa, is Peru's second-largest city. It borders the provinces of Islay, Camaná, Caylloma, and the Cusco and Puno regions.

Located at -16.3988, -71.5369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provinces of the Arequipa Region

Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi

Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi, known also as the Estadio Monumental de la UNSA or simply Estadio de la UNSA, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Arequipa, Peru. The stadium was built by the University of San Agustín in the early 1990s and named after the Virgin Chapi. Due to its size, the term Monumental is added to its name. The stadium was largely financed by a lottery fund-raiser held by the university itself.

Located at -16.4073, -71.5202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
FBC Melgar, Football venues in Peru, Copa América stadiums, Buildings and structures completed in 1993, Event venues established in 1993

Estadio Mariano Melgar

The Estadio Mariano Melgar is a multi-use stadium in Arequipa, Peru. Its primary use is to host football games for Peruvian First Division team Melgar FBC and Copa Perú teams Sportivo Huracán, Senati FC, FBC Aurora and FBC White Star. The stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000 and includes a running track for track and field events. It was named after Mariano Melgar, a Peruvian patriot and poet from Arequipa.

Located at -16.4088, -71.535 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
FBC Melgar, Football venues in Peru

Historic Centre of Arequipa

In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site, stating the following: "The historical center of Arequipa is an example of ornamented architecture, represents a masterpiece of the creative coalition of European and native characteristics. A colonial town challenged by the conditions of nature, the indigenous influences, the conquest process and evangelism as well as for a spectacular natural scenario."

Located at -16.4, -71.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World Heritage Sites in Peru

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arequipa

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arequipa is an archdiocese located in the city of Arequipa in Peru.

Located at -16.3833, -71.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arequipa, Roman Catholic dioceses in Peru, Religious organizations established in 1577, Roman Catholic dioceses established in the 16th century

Arequipa

Arequipa is the capital and largest city of the province of Arequipa and the seat of the Constitutional Court and the "Legal Capital of Peru". Also known as the White City, it is the second most populous city in Peru, with 844,407 inhabitants according to INEI projections. Arequipa is an important commercial center of Peru and is as second most industrialized city in the country. Its industrial activity includes manufactured products and export quality camelid wool textiles.

Located at -16.3988, -71.5369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Arequipa, أريكيبا, Arekipa, Горад Арэкіпа, Арекипа, Αρεκίπα, Arekipo, ارکیپا, ארקיפה, AQP, アレキパ, არეკიპა, 아레키파, Arecipa, अरेकिपा, Arikipa, Ariqipa, அரேக்கிப்பா, อาเรกีปา, Арекіпа, اریکیپا, Arekip, 阿雷基帕