Beach near Arequipa, Peru

Arequipa Travel Guide

Peru

Arequipa is a city of nearly 959,000 people in southern Peru. It is served by Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, the main airport for travellers flying to the city.

Arequipa is inland, so there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres. For a beach visit, travellers would need to plan beyond the immediate area. The city follows Peru Time.

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Local time

958,998

Population

6,340 miles away

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Weather in Arequipa

Fri

27°

Sat

24°

Sun

21°

Know before you go

Pays in PEN

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +51

Tipping: Tipping is generally appreciated in Peru, but not always expected. A service charge may be included in bills at higher-end establishments. Check your bill before tipping to avoid double-tipping.

Best time to visit Arequipa

Jan

22°12

Feb

20°22

Mar

20°15

Apr

22°1

May

23°1

Jun

23°0

Jul

23°0

Aug

23°0

Sep

24°0

Oct

24°0

Nov

23°1

Dec

23°1

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Arequipa

  1. Santa Catalina Monastery

    history museum

    1.5 km

  2. Casona Tristan del Pozo

    historic site

    1.2 km

  3. Museo Santuarios Andinos

    museum

    1 km

  4. Casa del Moral

    museum

    1.3 km

  5. Teatro Municipal De Arequipa

    theatre venue

    1.2 km

  6. Plaza España

    park

    1.3 km

  7. Teatro Fénix

    theatre venue

    1 km

  8. Casa Museo Mario Vargas Llosa

    museum

    0.5 km

Getting there

Rodriguez Ballon International Airport · 7.9 km

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