Luggage storageArequipa

Luggage storage in central Arequipa

Plenty of visitors to Arequipa arrive hours before a rental is ready or leave long after checkout, with no one to hold their bags.

The airport, the main bus terminal, and the train station have no luggage storage of their own, so the practical move is to plan ahead rather than count on dropping a bag at any of them. Intercity bus luggage rules are generous enough for most travellers, but hand-luggage limits still apply. The Historic Centre of Arequipa is compact and walkable, with major attractions like the Monasterio de Santa Catalina located within two blocks of the Plaza de Armas. The Monasterio de Santa Catalina provides lockers for the security and convenience of its visitors. The Museo de Arte Virreinal Santa Teresa offers a luggage guarding service for visitors. With Stasher, you can store bags from US$1.49 per bag per day.

Some top Stasher locations in Arequipa include:

• Hotel reception, 24 min walk from Museo de Arte Virreinal Santa Teresa · rated 5/5 (90+ reviews)
• Local office, 13 min walk from Museo Santuarios Andinos
• Restaurant, 21 min walk from Puente Bolognesi · open late

Local hosts include hotel receptions, local offices and restaurants. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage in Arequipa can be booked through the website or app.

Arriving by plane, bus or train

Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón International Airport serves domestic flights to Lima and Cusco, and the Aeroexpreso transfer runs non-stop into the city centre — though it needs a prior reservation online or at an authorised sales point, so sorting your bags before you board is the practical move. The main bus terminal, Terrapuerto, sits about 5 km southeast of the centre on Av. Andrés Avelino Cáceres, a drive rather than a walk with luggage. Arequipa Station on Av. Tacna y Arica is the departure point for the Andean Explorer train, but it offers no left-luggage facility of its own.

Exploring the city and nearby districts

The Historic Centre of Arequipa gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000, so the streets you'll be wandering are part of a protected core. If you're heading out to the Cayma district, it's about 4 km northwest of the centre — roughly a 10-minute drive — which makes a central bag drop a sensible stop on the way. On intercity buses, Movil Bus allows up to 20 kg across three pieces in the hold plus 8 kg of hand luggage, though hand luggage must be wheel-less and no larger than 55cm x 35cm x 25cm. Transportes Reyna similarly permits up to 20 kg of suitcases, briefcases and personal bags free of charge.