Arequipa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Arequipa is a city in southern Peru and the capital of Arequipa Province and the Department of Arequipa.

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Now in the cityArequipa+22°CPartly cloudy · sunset 05:51 PMupdated 12:42 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange ratePEN 3.46per 1 $PEN — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.

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Removal of information about local elections ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Peru due to risk of crime, unrest, kidnapping , and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employees working in Peru need special authorization to travel to the Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region due to safety risks. U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Arequipa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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