What's El Lago Like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, consider El Lago. Visit places like Arequipa Plaza de Armas and San Camilo Market when you venture just outside the neighborhood. Arequipa Cathedral and Casa Ricketts are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to El Lago
Flying to:
- Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.), 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from El Lago
Things to See and Do in and around El Lago
Things to See near El Lago:
- Catholic University of Santa Maria (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
- Arequipa Plaza de Armas (1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Arequipa Cathedral (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Casa Ricketts (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- Santa Catalina Monastery (1.2 mi/2 km away)
Things to Do near El Lago:
- San Camilo Market (1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Arequipa's Historical Museum (1.3 mi/2 km away)
- Parque Lambramani (2 mi/3.1 km away)
- Mall Aventura Porongoche (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Mario Vargas Llosa Palace (0.5 mi/0.7 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Arequipa?
- Hottest months: September, October, November, August (average 58°F)
- Coldest months: July, June, August, May (average 56°F)
- Rainiest months: February, January, March, April (average 3 inches of rainfall)