Elevation Min.: 30 fasl (9 masl) (Punta de Bombón)
Useful information for travelers
Arequipa
Max.: 16,109 fasl (4,910 masl) (Patapampa, Caylloma)
Temperature Max.: 73 °F (23 °C) / Min.: 48 °F (9 °C)
To make your visit an enjoyable one Go on excursions along known and signposted tourist routes.
Take your lodging information with you: name, address, phone number, and reservation code.
Exchange currencies or withdraw money from ATMs at banks or authorized stores. Do not accept help from strangers.
You might be asked to show your ID to enter a tourist attraction or establishment.
To avoid altitude sickness, drink plenty of water and coca tea on your first day. Avoid alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Eat easy-to-digest food and do activities that do not require much effort. If you have high blood pressure, get medical advice.
During the rainy season (December to March) Get information about the condition of the roads and access paths.
Wear warm clothing, carry an umbrella, a rain jacket or a raincoat.
Avoid rafting, high river flow in these months might be dangerous.
When hiring tourist services Check the list of authorized travel and tourism agencies in IPERÚ Arequipa.
Avoid hiring services that are offered out loud outside land or air transport terminals or in the street. It is advisable to get information from more than one formal company before hiring a service. Visit their offices and request details in writing of the terms of service and cancellation policies. When buying products or contracting a service, request the corresponding payment receipt. Take authorized taxis that are inside the air and land transport terminals, or from formal companies.
In case of non-compliance To file a complaint, request the Complaints Book. You can also request assistance from IPERÚ or the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI). Keep in mind that tourist services with very low costs do not guarantee good service.
If you need help IPERÚ AREQUIPA Center (+51-54) 223-265 Portal de la Municipalidad 110, plaza de Armas, Arequipa iperuarequipa@promperu.gob.pe Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (+51-54) 299-191 / (+51) 989-049-771 Arrivals Hall iperuarequipaapto@promperu.gob.pe
(+51) 944-492-314 iperu@promperu.gob.pe
Tourism Police Station (+51-54) 269-432 (+51) 975-017-292 Predio 24 Puente Chilina, sector Valle Chilina Las Lecheras, Cayma Open 24/7 deptur.arequipa@pnp.gob.pe