Timeline
17:07
Grab a bite at Picantería La Capitana. This old picantería serves traditional Arequipa cooking. Go early to ensure you get the specialty of the day before it sells out.
17:37
Walk to Puente Bolognesi to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view from the bridge. Visit the Tambos, the ancient houses rebuilt by the city government and used as apartments, while the light fades.
18:22
Chaqchao Cafe and Chocolate Factory
End the evening with a drink and dessert at Chaqchao Cafe and Chocolate Factory. Watch chocolates being made on the first floor and enjoy a cappuccino on the second floor.
Local tip
Picantería La Capitana is small and popular. If the specialty of the day is sold out, other dishes are available, but arriving early is the best way to secure the full traditional experience.
Check before you go
- Picantería La Capitana opens at 12:00 and closes at 18:00. Ensure you arrive before 18:00.
- Chaqchao Cafe and Chocolate Factory is open from 11:00 to 21:00. Check if it is open on your day of visit, as it is closed on Mondays.
Worth knowing
- Chaqchao Cafe and Chocolate Factory is open at 18:22 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Arequipa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).