La Terraza on the Top

Amazing spot for dinner and drinks. Time it with the sunset for some great photos. Have ponchos to wear to combat the chill. Second picture is the view. Can be a nuisance to find the place but worth it.

We came up here for a sunset drink, much better than the other spots we tried in terms of view. It gets cold at night, especially with a tickle of wind so bring some layers and watch the afterglow. Drinks are pricey but they generally are so we came here before dinner

Really nice rooftop bar. They offer traditional food with modern ideas blended. Really good selection of drinks as well. They give you ponchos to wear when the sun goes down and the temperature goes down.

This rooftop restaurant in Arequipa offers a truly exceptional view of the Plaza de Armas—perfect for a sunset meal or a romantic evening. The menu includes a mix of American favorites alongside local touches. A standout feature is the cozy experience: guests can borrow traditional Peruvian ponchos to stay warm as the evening breeze rolls in. Special thanks to Valeri, who was incredibly friendly and generous with the guests. She always has a genuine smile on her face. Good food, stunning views, and thoughtful hospitality make this spot a must-visit.

The only reason this place is successful is the great views. The service is poor, never do they come ask you if you need anything, you always have to get their attention. Drink prices might be a little high but you are in the Center of the tourist area, unfortunately they don’t have happy hour. We ordered the pizza and it was like it came out of a box. The crust was terrible and the bacon was not cooked at all. If you want a great view/sunset go up and have one drink. Then eat somewhere else for a much better meal, service and experience.

We had a wonderful time this past Monday. As the sun started to set our server brought us all nice warm, colorful ponchos. Drinks and appetizers were delicious. The view, just stunning!

Excelent location with romantic view over the city. Under influence of recommendation from best local guide Don Anthony (aka. Tony) I went with Alpaca in huacatay and rosemary sauce. Did not regret it a moment. Truly unique experience. Waitress Valeri was really good in complementing my choice of wine for the chosen meal. Pure recommendation, especially for couples.

They say the higher you go, the closer to God. In this case, it’s the sun, a poncho, and a pisco sour. Located five flights of stairs above your cardio capacity, La Terraza rewards your uphill battle with one of the best rooftop views of Plaza de Armas, and a humbling reminder of what thin air and thick tourist traffic feels like. Although known as a prime sunset spot, we arrived fashionably late… post-sundown. No golden hour, just golden memories of squinting into the night while wrapped in complimentary ponchos that made us look like time-traveling Andean sherpas. The food leaned toward “pleasantly edible” and the drinks were strong enough to make you think you’re in a Hemingway novel. Service was kind, patient, and admirably tolerant of people arguing over who gets the best seat in the dark. Even without the sunset, it’s still one of the coolest places to sip a drink and pretend you’re having a profound moment.