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Is Arequipa Tap Water Safe To Drink?

Do not Drink :(

LAST UPDATED: 12:53 pm, April 8, 2021
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Arequipa?

No, tap water is not drinkable.

Tap Safe includes data from many publicly available sources, including the WHO (World Health Organization), CDC (Center for Disease Control), and user submitted databases, but unfortunately there's not enough data about Arequipa.

To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for Peru, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.

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This article will deal specifically with the Arequipa Peru, which is located in the Andes Mountains in the southern region of South America. Arequipa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country due to its picturesque scenery and exciting activities. It has a rich history as it was the former capital of the Machu Picchu City. During the colonial period, many buildings were built here. Today, some of them are restored to their original glory.

The most important thing about the city of Arequipa is that it is considered to be one of the best places to visit in Peru. The main attractions of this city include the historic center of town, the Temple of the Three Sunths, the Museum of General Knowledge, the Temple of the Two Sunths, the Historic Center, and the Historic Centre for Architecture. These are just a few of the attractions that you can do in order to explore Arequipa. As you tour this city, you will find that your taste buds have been stimula

The estimated price of bottled water

$0.69 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Arequipa tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 63% High
  • Water Pollution 94% Very High
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 37% Low
  • Water Quality 6% Very Low

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Arequipa, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

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Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

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