Camping In Arequipa Near Me

Alexander Daniel Arratia Pérez: Good atmosphere

Juan Carlos Chávez Flores: They have a wide variety of accessories for all kinds of extreme sports.

jeff g.: Small but complete mountain gear shop. Good selection of North face and Mammut. They have a deal with the business around. So grab a bite a tanta restaurant or a guided tour at the monastery and you'll get 20% discount in the shop :)

Patricio Fuentes (Patostudio On Go): Technical clothing and camping and climbing equipment store.

Mercedes Valdivia: Very good!!!

Sven Adams: Bought a small North Face travel bag here upon arriving in Arequipa. Paid a European retail price, which I was ok with. Only, the next day we visited the monastery which is just across the street and found out that you are entitled to a 20% discount on the entire collection at Andesgear if you present your admission ticket!! We went back into the shop and asked them about this. All 3 salespeople claimed they did not know about this and refused to offer us the discount after sales or any other commercial gesture for that matter. Needless to say we did not believe one word they said and were quite annoyed, if not angry. So word to the wise: first visit the monastery and then go into this shop. If you still trust these people that is...

Brock T: Really nice outdoor store that carries a nice selection of North Face. Great spot to gear up with quality goods before Colca Canyon or other treks. Expect to pay retail prices but it's tough to find good stuff outside of Lima. Highly recommended.

Nicolò Piccione: L'esperienza con Colca Trek è stata indimenticabile! La nostra guida Vladi era preparatissimo e il nostro driver Michi super simpatico e anche un ottimo fotografo per le foto ricordo. Ricorderò sempre il baile del condor che ci hanno insegnato.Sono stati giorni stupendi, abbiamo visto panorami unici, che toglievano il fiato, e imparato moltissime cose: tour consigliatissimo!

EDGARD BELTRAN: Good attentionWith experience in tourism

Luuk Deen: Vlado is the best guide. Thinks about everything and makes you feel extremely comfortable

FC 1960: Excellent service

Lotte VDE: Our 3 day visit to the Colca canyon was just what we wanted: in a group of 6 people with Patty, our very kind and professional guide and Erly, our very kind and safe driver. Golden duo, it was very nice to travel with this agency! We were able to visit the Colca canyon in very calm and charming way, with avoiding the big crowds (e.g. we were alone at Cruz del Condor). Last but definetely not least, we had the opportunity to sleep in the amazing Colca Trek Lodge. Highly recommend!

Helber Paredes Tairo: I went to the Cotahuasi canyon, not the Coloca

Simon Cuerden: I did the two-day Colca Canyon tour. The tour was undoubtedly good but it was not great.Firstly, the staff were definitely amiable although the information I was given beforehand did not adequately prepare me for the trip.I was specifically told to bring insect repellent. I have no idea why. This was completely unnecessary because I never had to use it. Secondly, nobody bothered to give me the most important piece of advice: bring warm clothes! Nobody in my small group had done so either. In fact, a group member told me that before the tour she had explicitly asked if she should bring warm clothes and was advised it was unnecessary. I was freezing cold at night. This annoyed me because I had warm clothes – back in Arequipa! Yes, it may be hot during the day, but the temperature drops dramatically at night. Nobody bothered to tell me this.I was expecting a lot more information on the tour but didn’t receive very much. If I contrast this to my Sacred Valley tour near Cusco, we were constantly informed.The first part of the trip involved an off-road visit to some striking rock formations. Our guide took us on a short walk. However, we got to a point where we were at the bottom of a short but steep incline. It was tough to scramble up and felt dangerous. If I’d fallen, I could have hurt myself. I thought this was an unnecessary risk.The walks we did were pleasant but were nothing extraordinary. One involved stopping on the road and walking alongside observing local wildlife – but we were walking along the side of the road! I had expected something a little more uplifting than this.When we arrived at our hotel, it was pleasant but very cold. This could have easily been avoided if someone had told us to bring warm clothes! (Yes, I know I’m harping on about this, but this issue would have been so easy to avoid.) We went for an early evening walk nearby. It was okay, but I wasn’t too impressed at the amount of garbage on the footpath. It was pretty depressing to see. Once we got to the edge of the canyon, our guide asked if we wanted to proceed further. But we were all so cold that we asked to turn back.On the second day, we went on a bicycle ride. Most of it was downhill so it didn’t require much effort. The views were lovely, and this was fun. This was an enjoyable excursion.The food at the lodge was decent and basic – but it wasn’t exceptional. By the way, the lodge doesn’t have internet. Although my cellphone provider, Claro, had an excellent signal, it would have been nice to know about the lack of internet in advance. After all, for better or worse we live in a connected world – and it would have been better to have known this beforehand.The van we travelled in was comfortable enough, but the door rattled slightly. This made for quite a noisy journey. I know this may seem trivial, but for a long trip, it matters. The constant juddering was a bit jarring.We were asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of the trip. This is always a good idea, but for a questionnaire to accurately reflect people's opinions, it’s much better to give guests the privacy to complete it. Then you are more likely to receive an accurate reflection of what they think. Why so? Well, some people are happy to discuss things in person while others are more non-confrontational and prefer to privately give their thoughts on paper. This was not possible, as our guide was hovering over us the entire time and immediately read the questionnaires after they had been completed.As I said, this tour was certainly good but not great. Judging by how much this cost compared to other tours, in my heart I cannot really recommend it.

Tim Peelen: Perfect information provided about hiking in the region by vlado. Most kind and helpfull person you will ever find :)

Robert de Vos: We did the 2 day/1 night Colca Trek and it was great! We were picked up early in the morning at our hostel by a private bus from Colca Trek. Here we met our tourguide Savino and our driver Michi. These two really made our trip even more special because they were so much fun together! Very high knowledge level and always time for some jokes (often at expense of each other :) ). The first day you drive towards Colca Canyon and make multible stops on the way to look at nice places, nature and animals. At the end of day one you arrrive in their beautiful lodge with a magnificent view of the canyon. There is a nice fireplace where you can have a drink and relax. The second day you have a walk along the canyon towards the viewpont of the Condors, also beautiful (we saw 3!). After this you have a bikeride down and enjoy the magical scenery. All in all a great experience, Savino and Michi thank you!

Martin Gonzalez Ramirez: Had a great experience climbing the Misti with Johan Zarate. I have climbed a few similar-profile mountains and he's the best guide I've encountered so far. Without his support and management, both mentally and physically (setting the right pace), our group wouldn't have made it to the top. Very glad we climbed with him and thanks to Colca Trek for organising it at such short notice (36 hours).

yanet bellido: 🤬

Debora Martins: Disappointed with the food served.

Gard Hulzen, Van: Mooi maar niet heel bijzonder omdat je door steile wandelingen niet erg ver komt in twee of drie dagen . In drie dagen. Is de trip goed te doen, in twee dagen doe ik of dag 1 veel.

Christian W.: We made a tour to the Colca Canyon and we loved it. We was never be a part of the crowd and could see each stop with a good explanation of the guide. The night in the lodge was very comfortable with an amazing view. And of cause, our group was first to see the condors.

angelica c: Bit hard, accommodations in the oasis were very simple

Angéline Berthet: We had a wonderful trip with Mihail Soto alias Michi, a human person who did everything to make us stay the best trip ever away from others tourists.Thanks a lot colca trek and Michi to organise our trip of fantastic 4 days

Thiago Moulin: The Colca Canyon is a great place to see, but I would not recommend doing a tour. Rather, it seems to me that it is a better value to rent a car, drive around there and stay in a nice hotel (such as the Colca Lodge with hot springs).I will start from the beginning: If you plan do book this online know that they do not have any system implemented and everything is done over email (more prone to mistakes too). You have then to wire $100 to them to make sure you have a spot. This was more complicated than it seems with my bank and there was a $20 fee involved. Colca Trek made an exception and I transferred them the money over Western Union, which saved me such fee. Still, very cumbersome process.I booked the 2 day tour. Initially, it was advertised that we would be picked up from our hotel and that we would go to hot springs at the end of the second day. About a month prior we received an email stating that they would not be able to pick us up, rather, we would have to go to their store to get the van. About 15 days prior to the tour we get another email stating that the hot springs are too crowded and that we would do a hike instead. It surprises me that being in this business for so long they could not anticipate how the hot springs would be and not falsely advertise such a feature in their tour.Very well, we go on our tour. First thing to know is that the Colca Valley/Canyon is a 3h drive from Arequipa. Add in the stops to pee, have lunch, see animals (llama, vicuña, etc) and some rock formations and you've spent pretty much all of your first day with very, VERY skippable things. After dropping our stuff off at the nice hotel they have there, we go on a short hike down to where the Valley narrows down into the Canyon and watch the sunset. This was great, but lasted 30 min, maybe less.The second day starts early. We go to the Cruz del Condor and arrive there around 7:30. No condors in sight but it was quite nice seeing the beautiful canyon with no tourists around. We go to our downhill bike experience. This lasted 30 min max, which was such a shame. Instead of touring down slowly and appreciating the vistas, our tour guide rushed the way down. Given that we were instructed to stay together and follow him, we all finished this activity so much faster than it should have been. The views are incredible. The valley and the ancient terraces are wonderful. Unfortunately we were not able to enjoy it as much as we could. We then head back to the Cruz del Condor, around 9:00 and this time we see so many condors. It is now packed with tourists too.To end the day we go on a pretty mediocre hike to a lake. Why we didn't use this time to see more of the canyon/valley is beyond me. We then go back to the hotel, have lunch and then head back to Arequipa.Now here's why I think you should go to the canyon but not do a tour: the best thing about the Colca, by far, is its geography and the terracing. The condor watching is also another highlight. None of this requires any knowledge. There's no hidden gems. It's right there. If you drive around, stopping at the miradores that you think are nice you'll have a much better, unique and exclusive experience, not having to share it with a 16 people tour. Our tour guide, Sabino, was a nice guy, but the information he offered is not worth the price you pay - in money terms (US$190/person) but also in having to pace yourself with the other 16 people, never really having solitude in a place that kinda requires quiet admiration, etc. Also, the food we ate was ok (I think it's almost impossible to eat bad food in Peru) and the hotel is nice, but, again, not worth $190/person.If you are a couple, and decide to rent a car and stay in the Colca Lodge, for example, you'll spend less, stay in a much nicer hotel, spend as much time as you want admiring the canyon and can then use the savings to buy a good book on the history of the Colca ;-) .

Patrick Dec: Wir hatten eine unvergessliche Zeit während unserer 2-tägigen Tour mit Colca Trek. Alles war von Anfang bis Ende super geplant und organisiert. Auch auf einen kurzfristigen Streik in Arequipa wurde bestens mit einer Alternativroute zum Colca Tal reagiert. Unser Guide war extrem freundlich und hat uns unglaublich viele interessante Sachen zum Tal, der Natur, den Menschen und den Tieren erklärt. Der Fahrer war ebenfalls absolut klasse und hat uns sicher und zuverlässig von Ort zu Ort gefahren. Die Übernachtung in der Colca Lodge war auch ein super Erlebnis, die Leute alle sehr nett und das Essen war extrem lecker! Wir würden sofort wieder über Colca Trekk buchen, die Tour war ein absolutes Highlight unserer gesamten Peru-Reise!

Guillermo Caballero: An unforgettable experience, descending into the depths of the Colca and feeling the micro climates is fabulous, the richness of the valley, the use of pre-Inca platforms and the landscapes make this trek something fabulous.

Imke Schoppink: We had an amazing tour with Colca Trek to the Colca Canyon. At first we wanted to do a tour where we would hike more but we're glad that we didn't because the altitude hit us harder then expected. In stead of walking we biked a lot which was a very nice alternative. With the tour we drove to a beautifull lodge with a lot of stops on the way to watch wildlife and nature scenes. The lodge is wonderfull with an amazing view over the mountains and very nice staff. It gets super cold at night and they put warm water bottles in our kingsize bed.The absolute best thing about out trek was our guide Sabino. He was born in the canyon and gives a lot of interesting information about the flora and fauna in the region. He is very friendly and helpfull and takes very good care of the people in his group, especially if you suffer from altitude sickness. He also taught us how to make amazing pisco sours.And he makes sure you get to see Condors!

Guido Sifuentes: Excellent!!

Milagros Cunya: It has a nice view but it has nothing else interesting, for buying the ticket they give you a small bottle of water as a courtesy

Johnny Correa: Place to see the mummy PepitaVisited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More

Helbert O: Good view

Karina Sonaglio: Sem dúvidas o melhor mirante de Arequipa. Um pouco mais longe mas com várias atrações. Se paga 15 soles por uma hora em uma cama com almofadas com vista para os vulcões, incluso uma água ou gasosa. Vale muito a pena!

Elba Villanueva: A very nice view, admission is from 10 am to 4:30 pm and its cost is S/5 soles per person, which also entitles you to receive a free bottle of San Carlos water.The viewpoint is not a very large space but there are two small restaurants, one quite elegant for the place, it also has an area with free chairs and tables.Clean restrooms, free parking area.A nice place.

wilder bedoya: A spectacular view!!!

Nadya Kelly Puma Quispe: He charged us 5 soles for the entrance, we entered, he gave us a ticket saying that they would give us water... as soon as we entered and they closed the kiosk, they did not give us.

Christian Salvatierra Ramos: Nice view of the valley, the entrance costs 8 soles but you have beautiful places for good photos, I went at 10 am and beautiful photos were captured

Jhon Franky Bernedo Gonzales: should have more trash cans

Juan Mejía: Cool with various activities to do

Lourdes Sierra: excellent view

Giftzucker -: Schöne Aussicht, 5 Soles/Person finde ich allerdings nicht angemessen.

Hugo Romero: Excellent view of the volcanoes and the Chilina valley, also excellent canopy and swing service, very good extreme sports

Enrique Vega Marisca: Good view of the city and the misti

Luis RODRI GUEZ: Tourist place of beautiful landscape good view of the misti

karma - kun NFS: Good environment but training is expensive

Erick René MOYON GUZMÁN: Excellent view of the landscape

Jesus Cerdan: Essential

Gabriella Milagros Ojeda Arce: A very cozy place

Pilarcita Bardales: Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended NoMore

Maksim Passim: Отличное место☺️👍Музей под открытым небом по сути и бесплатно

Johnny Correa: THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE A PROTECTED ANIMAL LIKE THE VIVUÑA LOCKED UP.Their products are of good quality, but having a caged and stressed protected animal is very, very bad.

m: Super interesting

Julio C. Martinez Colarossi: Beautiful place, in addition to the clothing store you will have the opportunity to visit the mini zoo with a spectacular tour

Gabrielle Sigwalt: Wait time No wait Reservation recommended NoMore

Karina Sonaglio: Ótimo lugar para ver lhamas e alpacas de perto. É uma loja que conta com os animais na parte de trás mostrando todo o processo de fabricação das peças de roupa com seu pelo. Ao chegar, eles lhe dão um maço de mato para alimentar os animais. Muito divertido!

Ross Elthewa: Nice and informative, but none to guide you around. Except in the gift shop...Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More

Glenda Marina Falcon Pacheco: Quiet atmosphere. Nice staff. The animals are in a small place. They give you grass to take good photos with the animals. They explain it to you in a small guide in English and Spanish. There is sale of clothing made from the wool of these animals.

Jonathan alfredo Cisneros navas: Good placeVisited on Weekday Wait time No wait …More

Jorge Orlando Milier Navarro: It is a store with a lot of clothes made with alpaca, Nice place and you can take pictures with the animals. They know the procedure for making sweaters.

Lourdes Ekholm: Visited on Weekday Wait time No waitMore

Fredd Quenaya: 🇵🇪 Very good attention, their facilities are nice, they give you a mini tour to see the process of creating garments

Ellen Festjens: Leuk om te bezoeken! Goede uitleg gekregen en ze waren allemaal zeer vriendelijk.

Samson Wong: Great place to find out more about local wools and local textiles. Pretty cool to see alpacas and to feed them too! Came as part of free walking tour. Shop is a bit pricey.Wait time 10–30 min …More

Alberto Perez Perez: Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended NoMore

Charles Alan Apaza Paricahua: Visited on Weekend Wait time No waitMore

Ester Lacal Talavera: Very curious llamas, alpacas and vicunas. Good explanation of the type of weaving and you can see how it is made on an old loom by indigenous women.

Paloma Burgos: Un peu rapide, mais intéressant et les guides sont adorables

Cristopher Calisaya Oroza: Currently it is no longer a hotel now it is a resto bar called catalina super recommendation but it is no longer the hotel

Mercedes Caruncho: Good hotel and good party all day long. The upper part has terraces that are very good. The pool bar is great.

Leo Gallardo: A place where you don't stop the party, don't stop the party, very fun.

Beatriz Saturnino: Nice and fun place

David Lapuente Martínez: Perfect location, next to the main square. The hostel is fine, the facilities can be improved but it has everything and the beds are very comfortable. Very affordable prices. Parties are organized in the bar every day, as in all Wild Rover.

Pablo Lee: Excellent attention, very comfortable beds, very good security, bathrooms with hot water, cleanliness and impeccable state of conservation of the place, I only question that they do not accept cards.

Carmen Alvarez: Visited on Weekend Wait time 1 hr+ Reservation recommended YesMore

Marilú Pinedo: Visited on WeekendMore

Rudy Wong: Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended YesMore

Carlos Eduardo Mendoza Olivera: A beautiful and historical place in Arequipa

Lucio Ernesto Velarde Robles: Visited on Weekend Reservation recommended NoMore

Keen Torres Gallardo: Very attractive historical placeVisited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More

Elaine Rodrigues: Sensacional a história deste lugar, uma cidade dentro de outra, uma vida de clausura, somente visitando para conseguir entender.

Miguel Angel Alvarez: The Monastery keeps a part of the history of Arequipa from the viceregal era until the previous century, you can appreciate what the life of the religious women of that time was like. The buildings, paintings and objects are of high historical value, pride for the Arequipeños and Peruvians who have visited

Andrew Betts: Superbly preserved, and well explained in Spanish and English throughout. Took us 90 minutes, self guided. Huge.Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …More

Philip Attukadavil: A wonderful must see place in Arequipa. An ancient but elegant monument, worth visiting. One of my favorite places in Arequipa

Manuel Martin: Must visit if you are in Arequipa

Warthongful: It was going back in time with spectacular views

German Jesus Zapata: If or if take some time to visit this place.

JANNE POVIS: !! Y sacas buenas fotitos de recuerdo !!!(Translated by Google

Piero Alarcon: Spectacular!! As everyone says, if you go to Arequipa this is a point that you should go to anyway!

Ornella: Molto suggestivo. Un tuffo nel passato. Le guide sono dolcissime e vale assolutamente la pena fare un giro con loro.

Daniela Diazgranados Ortiz: Beautiful place full of stories and culture, the only bad thing was that a guide was not very friendly, so we decided to do the tour without a guide

Senna: A great way to spend a few hours of your day, and an absolute recommendation for Antigua. The monastery is very big, and there are signs in almost every room explaining the significance of certain tools/spaces in English and Spanish. I would say you won't necessarily need a tour if you search for the info signs.The colours are lovely, and it's just beautiful all around. Perfect place to learn some history.Only downside were the prices, they are quite high at 45PEN for an adult.