El Chinito

Arequipa & Canyon Country


The favored breakfast stop for early-morning tour buses. Try the infamous triple-layer sandwich.


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Nearby Arequipa & Canyon Country attractions

1. Patahuasi

0.13 MILES

The only civilization between Arequipa and Chivay, save for a few scattered farmsteads, is this fork in the road that acts as a kind of truck/bus stop and…

3. Pampa de Toccra

15.71 MILES

This high plain that lies between El Misti/Chachani and the Colca Canyon has an average height of around 4300m and supports plentiful bird and animal life…

4. Paso de Patopampa

23.33 MILES

The highest point on the road between Arequipa and Chivay is this almost lifeless pass which, at 4910m, is significantly higher than Europe’s Mt Blanc and…

5. Yanahuara

25.14 MILES

This tranquil neighborhood makes for a pleasant, walkable excursion, with a mirador (lookout) as its centerpiece providing excellent views of Arequipa and…

6. Iglesia San Juan Bautista

25.15 MILES

This small church in Yanahuara dates from 1750. The highly venerated Virgen de Chapi was moved here after the 2001 earthquake destroyed the church it was…

7. Museo Histórico Municipal

25.46 MILES

The historical trajectory of both Arequipa and Peru is showcased in this educational, if unexciting, museum, split into different rooms dedicated to…

8. Iglesia de San Francisco

25.47 MILES

Originally built in the 16th century, this church has been badly damaged by several earthquakes. It still stands in its sillar (white volcanic rock)-brick…