Culture: Arequipa

Key Facts

—Event. The Feria de Arequipa 2026 runs for nine days, from 8 to 16 August, at the Cerro Juli convention centre.

—Occasion. It anchors celebrations for the 486th anniversary of the Spanish founding of Arequipa, marked each 15 August.

—Food. A gastronomic route showcases arequipeño, Peruvian and international cooking, beside the city’s adobo and ‘Sabores de Arequipa’ food festivals.