Misti Inn

Arequipa


In a handsome, pale-yellow house on the cusp of the colonial center, this old mansion has a more classical feel than the baroque abodes further south. The pattern-heavy decor is a little past its refurb date, but it adds to the homespun charm and service is helpful.


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