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Yanahuara Viewpoint – Arequipa Main Square loop from Arequipa

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Arequipa

Yanahuara Viewpoint – Arequipa Main Square loop from Arequipa

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4.5

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Yanahuara Viewpoint – Arequipa Main Square loop from Arequipa

01:55

7.01km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de Arequipa

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1.75 km

Yanahuara Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Yanahuara viewpoint offers a privileged view of Arequipa and its three volcanoes, the Misti, Pichu Pichu and the Chachani.

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1.82 km

San Juan Bautista Parish, Yanahuara

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The Church of San Juan Bautista de Yanahuara is very special because its construction is made entirely of sillar, a characteristic stone of the city of Arequipa since it is present in monuments, houses, squares and other buildings.

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3.69 km

Arequipa Main Square

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This is the main square of the old town of Arequipa, with the Cathedral on one side and the Jesuit Church (the oldest church) on the opposite corner. The atmosphere is particularly beautiful in the early evening hours.

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3.74 km

Arequipa's Plaza de Armas and Cathedral

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According to the chronicles, the most important social and religious activities were held in this space. Bullfights were even held. However, until 1868, the square was mainly the home of …

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4.70 km

San Francisco Church and Monastery Complex, Arequipa, Peru

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The library has at least twenty thousand books of inestimable value. Today, the old monastery houses a museum called the Museo de Arte Sacro.

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4.96 km

Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa

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Saint Catherine of Siena is the saint who inspired this monastery, where silence found its voice in the bright colors of its walls and in the cobbled corridors that converge …

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5.44 km

Church of the Society of Jesus, Arequipa

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The Jesuit Church on the main square of the Peruvian city of Arequipa is a true gem from the colonial era. The magnificent Iglesia de la Compañía (literally "Church of …

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6.77 km

San Agustín Church

Highlight • Religious Site

7.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.33 km

1.30 km

204 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

1.97 km

260 m

< 100 m

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Yanahuara Viewpoint – Arequipa Main Square loop from Arequipa

Yanahuara Viewpoint

San Juan Bautista Parish, Yanahuara

Arequipa Main Square

Arequipa's Plaza de Armas and Cathedral

San Francisco Church and Monastery Complex, Arequipa, Peru

Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa

Church of the Society of Jesus, Arequipa

San Agustín Church

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