Places worth the detour in Arequipa

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Arequipa, Peru, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (3). Best known: Misti. 6 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites3 Built landmarks2 Nature & landscapes2 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Misti

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Stratovolcano in Peru

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2.Chachani

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Volcano in Peru

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3.Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Arequipa, province of Arequipa, Peru

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4.Historic Centre of Arequipa

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

World Heritage Site in Peru

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5.Santa Catalina Monastery

Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem

Monastery

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6.Basilica and Convent of San Francisco de Arequipa

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Cultural heritage site in Peru

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7.Goyeneche Palace, Arequipa

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Arequipa, Peru

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8.Museo Santuarios Andinos

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Arequipa, Peru

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