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Open today at 8:00-17:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
Address:
JFJ7+394, Ramon Castilla, Arequipa 04017, PeruMap
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  • GTslayer
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    Tourist trap.

    Basically a tourist trap rip off. You can get the same view from the street and not pay 5 sol. Use the AllTrails app to do a pleasant walk/hike from city centre to the view point entrance. Go past th...

    Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
  • Christian M
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    4 + 4 km walk or run from downtown Arequipa and back

    Mirador de Carmen Alto is a great spot to take pictures of Volcan Misti and the snow-capped mountains in the background. However, you'll have to pay 5 soles in entrance fee, which feels like daylight ...

    Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024
  • AlexandraN408
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    Don’t do it!

    Do your self a favor. Dont enter and pay the S/5 entry fee to see some very lame rides and kitchy souvenire shops. Rather stop outside on the street and enjoy the same view for free. Hazte un favor...

    Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
  • cusqueniangirl
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    Best way to see all volcanos in Arequipa

    We took a double decker bus from the main plaza and the view was spectacular ! The family took many pictures panoramic videos and learned the names of the volcanoes surrounding the White City: Arequ...

    Reviewed on Mar 5, 2020
  • Robin P
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    Great Views

    On a beautiful sunny warm day we embarked on a visit to some of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Arequipa sights. Called the “White City” – and the second largest populated (1.6m) city in Peru, Are...

    Reviewed on Feb 8, 2020
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