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Arequipa, known as the “White City,” is one of the most fascinating and popular destinations in Peru due to its cultural, historical, and natural richness. Below, we show you the entry prices for the most outstanding places, with useful details to help you better organize your visit:
Colca Canyon
Considered one of the deepest gorges on the planet, the Colca captivates with its imposing Andean geography and the sighting of condors in full flight from the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint.
- Foreigners: S/ 70.00
- Latin American tourists: S/ 40.00
- National visitors: S/ 20.00
- Minors (6 to 15 years old): S/ 20.00
- Purchase point: At the official stands in Chivay or Cabanaconde.
Santa Catalina Monastery
This monumental 16th-century convent offers a walk through passages, courtyards, and colorful streets that reveal cloistered life during the colonial era.
- General entry (national and foreign): S/ 45.00
- Young foreigners (7 to 21 years old): S/ 25.00
- Peruvian university students: S/ 15.00
- National seniors: S/ 25.00
- Schoolchildren: S/ 6.00
- Children under 7 years old: Free entry
- Ticket sales: At the ticket office on site.
Arequipa Cathedral and its Museum
Located in the heart of the city, this majestic cathedral represents one of the most emblematic temples in the country. Its museum houses valuable pieces of religious art and colonial liturgical objects.
- Museum entry: S/ 5.00
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
- Ticket purchase: Directly at the side entrance of the cathedral.
Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
This extensive natural territory is home to unique highland landscapes, wetlands, wildlife, and spectacular views of the volcanoes surrounding Arequipa.
- Reserve entry: No cost
- Access to Lojen hot springs: S/ 5.00
- Where to acquire tickets (for specific areas): Directly at the access points of the protected natural area.
Choqolaqa Stone Forest
A hidden corner of the Arequipa highlands, where erosion has shaped rocks into whimsical forms that evoke an enchanted city of stone.
- Standard entry: S/ 20.00
- 1-day excursions: From S/ 200 per person (includes transport, guide, and meals)
- Sale point: In the local community in charge of site access.
Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús)
A jewel of colonial Baroque art, whose sillar facade is one of the most sophisticated examples of architectural sculpture in the city.
- Temple entry: Free
- Cost to access restricted areas or museums: S/ 20.00
- Ticket acquisition: At the main entrance of the temple.
Sabandía Mill
This old mill, operating since the 17th century, is surrounded by terraces, local flora, and typical regional animals. Ideal for a relaxed and cultural walk.
- Adults: S/ 10.00
- Children and seniors: S/ 5.00
- Ticket sales: At the mill’s own ticket office.
