Pedestrian Arequipa

Do you know what tourist places you can visit on foot?

If you are planning to travel to the white city of Arequipa you should know which places to visit to make your trip unforgettable.

These places are located in the enclosure of Arequipa and we can visit them on foot with our pedestrian City tour Arequipa.

MAIN SQUARE:

It is the first place you will visit when you arrive to the city and you will realize that the quadrilateral of the square is built on the basis of the volcanic stone scientifically called Igninbrita whose yellowish white is a natural color, which is why it is called the white city of Arequipa.

You should not miss the opportunity to enter the church where you will find a demon carved in wood near the main altar and above is the pulpit where masses were given many years ago (this represents the power of God over evil).

CLOISTERS OF THE COMPAÑIA:

It is a place that is half a block from the main square and has 3 beautiful environments built 100% based on Sillar, currently in the 1st environment we find a well known picanteria La Benita, there you can taste a delicious lunch typical of Arequipa. Both in the 1st and 2nd environment we will find stores where you can buy souvenirs, baby alpaca clothing, etc.

FUNDO EL FIERRO:

This place is located 4 blocks from the main square, it is said that this place was the old jail in the city of Arequipa and nowadays you can find souvenirs at a good price. You can also taste the Arequipa’s ice cream cheese.

SAN LAZARO NEIGHBORHOOD:

A few steps from Fundo el Fierro is the oldest neighborhood in the city of Arequipa that a few years ago has been opened to visitors, this very characteristic place is very similar to the Spanish small squares and were also made of sillar and have narrow streets with even cobblestone tracks.

CENTRAL MARKET:

Whose name is Mercado San Camilo, is the place where you will find 3 point breads, cheeses and delicious juices very sought after by visitors. It is located 4 blocks from the central square.

MARIO VARGAS LLOSA LIBRARY:

This place is currently in charge of the regional government. Mario Vargas Llosa, the award-winning writer from Arequipa, donated more than 4 thousand books from his personal library. Inside the place we can appreciate the coat of arms of the city of Arequipa carved in Sillar.

MERCADERES STREET:

This is one of the most popular pedestrian streets in Arequipa because you can find different places to eat and have a good time.

MONASTERY OF SANTA CATALINA:

This place is one of the most visited, it represents much of the time of the republic. It is a small city within a city that is located 2 blocks from the central square on the street that bears the same name and is open from 09:00 am to 17:00 pm. If you want to know more about the history of the city of Arequipa visit it, you need about 1 hour.

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