Masamama - Bakery & Mill

Honest reviews of some of the most popular (and best) cafes in the historic center of Arequipa, Peru-- from someone who lives in the city and drinks A LOT of coffee.

Get to know the second-largest city in Peru through its food🍔 After traveling throughout Peru (and now living in Arequipa for a year), I know this city's food inside and out. Now I want you to enjoy the best food the city has to offer. This complete guide includes: ✅ 25+ of the Best Places to Eat Local Food in Arequipa ✅ Must-Try Foods in Arequipa/Peru ✅ Best Restaurants for Each Food Recommendation ✅ Restaurants by Price Point (Budget, Mid, High"ish"-end) ✅ Self-Guided Market Food Tour ✅ Tips on Eating Like a Local ✅ Important Phrases/Words for Ordering Food ✨Enjoy insider tips and advice from locals sprinkled throughout the guide.✨

Peru is a country that truly has it all: mountains, deserts, beaches, cities, lakes, Inca ruins, etc etc etc. There is so much diversity to explore that it can be a bit overwhelming to conquer it all. So to ease your worries, I have put together a list of all my personal recommendations in each must-visit destination from North to South. I spent two months backpacking Peru and I curated this guide purely based on places I have actually been (all 116 of them!) and would advise to go. I also include all of my favorite restaurants, cafes, markets, and bars in each area. At the end of the guide, I include helpful tips n tricks like how to avoid common scams, locals apps, and which food to try. This guide is all you'll need to have the absolute best trip to Peru.