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Also called the White City, Arequipa was given this name because of its beautiful white buildings and houses made of sillar stone (a volcanic white stone). The downtown area alone is worth knowing. The attractions such as the Sabandía Mills, the Santa Catalina Monastery and Mirador Yanahuara marvel their visitors! Watching over the city there are the Misti and the Chachani Volcanoes that can be explored by taking tours up there. Also in Arequipa is the deepest canyon in the world: the Colca canyon that, apart from its valley oasis and the views from the Mirador, is home of the king of the air: the mighty condor! To watch it fly by is an unforgettable experience!
Local phone
France: +33170716372
England: +442071981069
Perú: +511 6512202- 511 6512203
toll free:
USA & Canada: +1-800-9793298
France: +33170716372
England: +442071981069
Perú: +511 6512202- 511 6512203
toll free:
USA & Canada: +1-800-9793298
Arequipa Gay
Arequipa lies in the so-called South Tour Corridor of Peru, which includes the cities of Nazca, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, and the Inca Trail. It's also called "the city where the volcanoes rest" because it's surrounded by three impresive volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and PichuPichu. Volcanoes are visible from almost every place from the city. Unlike the other cities in the corridor, Arequipa is a well-conserved sample of the Spaniard and "mestizo" culture, but not native Indian culture, providing an important cultural landmark for those who visit it.
The mix of natural attractions (volcanoes, rural path, hot spring fountains) and historical well-preserved monuments and houses is the seal of this 470-year-old city. Its people, well known as strong characters and hard workers all over the country, are also something difficult to forget to the visitor. They are called "Characatos" and the name refers a culture in result of the mix of Spaniards (founders of the city) and skilled locals who developed a unique way to survive and live in this beautiful territory.
The mix of natural attractions (volcanoes, rural path, hot spring fountains) and historical well-preserved monuments and houses is the seal of this 470-year-old city. Its people, well known as strong characters and hard workers all over the country, are also something difficult to forget to the visitor. They are called "Characatos" and the name refers a culture in result of the mix of Spaniards (founders of the city) and skilled locals who developed a unique way to survive and live in this beautiful territory.
Also called the White City, Arequipa was given this name because of its beautiful white buildings and houses made of sillar stone (a volcanic white stone). The downtown area alone is worth knowing. The attractions such as the Sabandía Mills, the Santa Catalina Monastery and Mirador Yanahuara marvel their visitors! Watching over the city there are the Misti and the Chachani Volcanoes that can be explored by taking tours up there. Also in Arequipa is the deepest canyon in the world: the Colca canyon that, apart from its valley oasis and the views from the Mirador, is home of the king of the air: the mighty condor! To watch it fly by is an unforgettable experience!
