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Cerro Verde

Arequipa, Peru · South America

About Cerro Verde

Cerro Verde is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sachaca, 28km from El Misti.

Cerro Verde is a town located in Arequipa, Peru. With a population of 3,602, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Cerro Verde sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cerro Verde to your route.

About Cerro Verde

Goyeneche Palace or Casa Goyeneche is a 17th-century manorial house in the city of Arequipa, Peru. It attracts tourists interested in observing colonial architecture in Peru. Located on La Merced street, the house looks much the same as other manorial houses of those times. It has ample patios, arched ceilings, doors

Read more and windows in typical colonial baroque style as well as a balcony. In the eighteenth century the building was acquired by the Goyeneche family from northern Spain. The façade shows the shield of Jose Sebastian de Goyeneche, bishop of Arequipa and later archbishop of Lima. Nowadays it hosts the Banco Central de Reserva branch offices in Arequipa.

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Where is Cerro Verde located?

Cerro Verde is located in Arequipa, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -16.4503 latitude, -71.6155 longitude.

What is the population of Cerro Verde?

Cerro Verde has a population of approximately 3,602 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
3,602
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Arequipa
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-16.4503, -71.6155

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Cerro Verde

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa

A city of white volcanic stone housing a 20,000-square-meter monastery that is essentially a city within a city, with colorful streets and cloisters.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

El Misti

5,822-metre stratovolcano overlooking Arequipa, a constant landmark on the Panamericana and Colca approach roads.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Cerro Verde

  • 28 kmEl Misti5,822-metre stratovolcano overlooking Arequipa, a constant landmark on the Panamericana and Colca approach roads.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cerro Verde.

Tiabaya

🇵🇪 Peru

3 km away

Sachaca

🇵🇪 Peru

6 km away

Uchumayo

🇵🇪 Peru

7 km away

Jacobo Hunter

🇵🇪 Peru

7 km awayPop. 46,092

La Libertad

🇵🇪 Peru

9 km away

Ciudad Satelite

🇵🇪 Peru

9 km awayPop. 76,410

Socabaya

🇵🇪 Peru

10 km away

Arequipa

🇵🇪 Peru

10 km awayPop. 1,008,290

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