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- 34,352,720
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
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- +51
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Currency PENTime in Arequipa 22:04UTC-05:00Country codes PE / PER
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Arequipa Peru Temple
Arequipa Peru Temple is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Andean Sanctuaries Museum
Andean Sanctuaries Museum is one option for your time in Arequipa. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi
Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Historic Centre of Arequipa
Historic Centre of Arequipa is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Goyeneche Palace, Arequipa
Goyeneche Palace, Arequipa is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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AQP
An arrival option for Arequipa
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
7.3 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at AQP
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AQP airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | 7.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport | ILQ | 145.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | 180.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport | TCQ | 227.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | 321.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Andahuaylas Airport | ANS | 357.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
Arequipa · SPQU
Elevation8405 ft
Coordinates-16.340786, -71.569485
Runways
10 / 28
9777 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AREQUIPA APP118.7 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
AREQUIPA TWR118.7 MHz
General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport
Ilo · SPLO
Elevation72 ft
Coordinates-17.695, -71.344002
Runways
12 / 30
8202 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RDO126.9 MHz
Inca Manco Capac International Airport
Juliaca · SPJL
Elevation12552 ft
Coordinates-15.467689, -70.15653
Runways
12 / 30
13780 × 150 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP/TWR118.1 MHz
Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
Tacna · SPTN
Elevation1538 ft
Coordinates-18.053300857500002, -70.2758026123
Runways
02 / 20
8202 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TACNA RDO126.9 MHz
TACNA APP/TWR118.4 MHz
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
Cusco · SPZO
Elevation10860 ft
Coordinates-13.535699844400002, -71.9387969971
Runways
10 / 28
11146 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
CUSCO APP120.6 MHz
ATIS127 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
CUSCO TWR118.1 MHz
Andahuaylas Airport
Andahuaylas · SPHY
Elevation11300 ft
Coordinates-13.706399917602539, -73.35040283203125
Runways
03 / 21
8202 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RDO126.9 MHz
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Getting around Arequipa
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Arequipa Peru Temple
Directions ↗Arequipa Peru Temple is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Directions ↗Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Andean Sanctuaries Museum
Directions ↗Andean Sanctuaries Museum is one option for your time in Arequipa. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi
Directions ↗Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Historic Centre of Arequipa
Directions ↗Historic Centre of Arequipa is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Goyeneche Palace, Arequipa
Directions ↗Goyeneche Palace, Arequipa is one option for your time in Arequipa. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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