Hotel de turistas de Arequipa, Cultural heritage hotel in Arequipa, Peru

Hotel de Turistas de Arequipa is a hotel building in the Alto Selva Alegre district, away from the historic centre. Its local-style architecture has a dynamic, plastic massing organised around a small tower beside the entrance. Set among green areas, it has the air of an old hacienda house with traditional rooms.

The hotel opened in October 1940 as the first completed project from the National Hotel Infrastructure Plan of 1938 with 40 rooms. It became part of a nationwide effort to develop the tourism sector.

The building shows regional building styles with rooms arranged like a traditional hacienda, surrounded by green spaces and gardens. The layout reflects the architectural language common to this area.

The hotel stands in the Alto Selva Alegre district, outside Arequipa's historic centre, so visitors should plan transport rather than expect a central location. It still operates as a hotel under the Wyndham and Costa del Sol brands, following earlier management by the Peruvian chain Libertador.

The building was officially recognized as a Historical Monument of Peru through a resolution in 1989. This designation honored its value as an early example of the country's modern hotel architecture.