Plaza de Armas grid
The colonial centre is a neat chessboard of blocks around the main square. It is one of the clearest Spanish plans in the Andes and is built largely of white sillar.
Minimalist map poster · Peru
Arequipa Map Poster & Print
16.3990° S / 71.5375° W
A colonial grid of white volcanic stone beside the Chili River, overlooked by the cone of El Misti.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Arequipa in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Arequipa, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Arequipa at home
The map
About this Arequipa map poster
Arequipa lies in a high Andean valley at about 2,300 metres. It is surrounded by volcanoes: El Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu. The Chili River runs through the city in a green, farmed ravine, and the historic centre sits on its eastern bank. The terrain climbs toward the mountains on almost every side.
The centre is a precise Spanish grid built around the Plaza de Armas. Its churches and houses are made from sillar, a pale volcanic stone that gives Arequipa its nickname, the White City. The historic centre has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000. An Arequipa map poster shows the rectangular blocks clearly, especially where they meet the curve of the river.
The Monastery of Santa Catalina fills an entire walled block in the centre and functions almost as a small town of its own. Across the river, Yanahuara offers well-known views of El Misti. Beyond these older areas, the modern city spreads up the lower slopes in less regular patterns, following the dry ravines that run down from the volcanoes.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 16.3990° S / 71.5375° W
- Elevation
- 2397 m
- Time zone
- Lima
- Region
- Arequipa, Peru
The Chili River
The river crosses the city in a narrow valley of fields and terraces. Several bridges connect the historic centre with Yanahuara and the western districts.
Santa Catalina
The monastery covers an entire city block within its own walls. On the map it is a solid rectangle inside the grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Arequipa
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Arequipa
A map that means something
Arequipa is a city people keep with them: the white stone, the light and the volcano at the end of the street. A map of its grid and river is a restrained souvenir of a place that feels vivid in memory.
Add a title such as La Ciudad Blanca, a date or the coordinates, and pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand suits the pale stone well. HD files cost $9, with printed options available.
Order the Arequipa posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Arequipa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Arequipa poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Arequipa poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Arequipa poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Arequipa poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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