Timeline
16:08
Start with a quiet coffee and a book at this small, cosy cafe. It is just an 11-minute walk from the market, making it an easy first stop to settle in before the climb.
16:38
Walk 25 minutes NNE from the market to Parque Selva Alegre. This park sits high on the hill, giving you the perfect vantage point. Arrive here with half an hour to spare to find a good spot facing west.
17:08
Watch the sun set toward the west. The golden light bathes the white volcanic stone of the city below, creating a striking contrast against the Andes.
17:38
Head down to el buda profano, a vegan sushi bar tucked behind the Monasterio de Santa Catalina. It is a 13-minute walk from the park. The menu of the day is S/20, offering a light and satisfying end to the evening.
Local tip
The walk up to Parque Selva Alegre is steep. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. The cafe is open daily until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to linger before or after the walk.
Check before you go
- El buda profano is open from 13:00 to 21:00.
- Entre Libros y Café is open from 09:30 to 21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Arequipa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).