Arequipa: 5 unmissable places

In this Arequipa guide we will show you 5 places; new and little-known tourist destinations.

So do not miss these new places, which we are sure you will love as many:

1.- El Molino de Sabandía: Arequipa and its places:

A very historical place, characterized by its symbolic architecture; This Mill dating from 1621. In this natural beauty converge with a functional construction to take advantage of the driving force of the water and facilitate the production of wheat and corn.

This mill was named Cultural Heritage of the Nation; If you visit the destination in Arequipa, you will have at your disposal: restaurants, horseback riding and excursions to the production area.

But how to get there? Well; You have to get by bus or car to the Sabandia district, from Arequipa, which will take approximately 30 minutes. Once you arrive, the cost of the tickets to this place will be; S /. 5 soles for adults and S / 4 soles for school-age children and only S / 2 soles for the little ones.

2.- Las Cuevas de Sumbay: More places in Arequipa

This natural appeal; You can find it about 88 kilometers from the center behind the Misti and have been considered Cultural Heritage of the Peruvian Nation since 2000.

In these caves you can see cave paintings in which predominate: cougars, foxes, hunters and scenes from daily life from the Paleolithic era. Drawn in shades of gold, ocher and bronze. In addition to the instruments they used as arrows and what could be knives, scrapers and more.

It is one of the tourist places in Arequipa that you can take by private transport; although then you must take public transport (combi) from Sumbay that will take you to the caves.

3.- The Casa del Moral Arequipa:

This house is characterized by its baroque style; which dates from the year 1730. It is a historical structure that you can visit in the city of Arequipa. Inside you will appreciate the typical things of the region, as well as colonial and republican furniture.

This house was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2000. It currently serves as a museum, with a collection of paintings from the Cuzqueña School, and with a library with three thousand volumes and maps of America produced in the 16th and 18th centuries. .

How can I get to this place? It is very simple; you just have to go to calle del Moral 318, which is located near the city center, this place is open to the public from Monday to Saturday; and the ticket price is: S / 5 Soles if you are a foreigner and only S / 3.5 Soles if you are Peruvian.

4.- Stone Forest: Another spectacular place

We are sure that your adventurous side will be attentive to this place; located in the Mauca sector and characterized by its formation of 100-year-old rocky columns that are worth visiting; but above all photographing in addition to its landscapes.

In this place you can delight yourself with delicious meals. Here you can not only take long walks but you can also practice cycling. It is recommended to visit the forest during the months of April or December and to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for trekking.

To get to this place; we suggest you take a bus to the town of Imata; Located 200 kilometers northeast of the city on the Arequipa – Puno highway, the journey time will take approximately 2 hours.

5.– Natural Park, Nevado Chachani:

Another of the 5 places in Arequipa and you want to raise your adrenaline levels and you are in Arequipa; You have to visit this place, the snowy or the Chachani volcano. It is about 55 kilometers away from the center of the entity and has a height of 6,075 meters.

This extinct volcano is one of the tourist attractions in Arequipa. In the park you can camp, which is recommended, because it will take you 2 days to reach the top. We recommend you bring: a sleeping bag; water, medications, trekking poles; trekking shoes; flashlight, sunscreen; chocolates, nuts; sunglasses and everything you create you need for this adventure.

Without a doubt this place will be the most exciting of the mentioned list, during the months of April to October; when the weather is Arequipa it is more favorable. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture every moment.