Arequipa is located in the south of Peru, at 2328 meters of altitude, the city of Arequipa is the capital of the department of the same name, is the second largest city in Peru with more than 860,000 inhabitants, is an excellent place that can be Visit throughout the year.
Arequipa is called the White City for its beautiful and traditional buildings of sillar, a type of white volcanic rock. Arequipa counts on one of the most beautiful historical centers of the continent for which it is considered a jewel of the colonial architecture and Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity.
The historical center of Arequipa shows its colonial architecture excellently preserved and restored, we can see it mainly in its temples and convents. The most renowned is the Monastery of Santa Catalina of Siena, founded in 1579, keeps inside its beautiful chapels, squares and corridors that retain the original style and colors of the time. The Plaza de Armas of Arequipa is considered the most beautiful in Peru. It highlights the Cathedral and its modern commercial centers designed in the colonial style.
The beautiful city of Arequipa is energetic under the watchful eye of the majestic Misti volcano, emblematic image of the city. Arequipa is very close to other volcanoes in the area. The Valley of the Volcanoes, with more than 80 formations of this type, is a magnificent attraction of the place that resembles a lunar surface.
The special and delicious gastronomy of Arequipa is recognized throughout Peru. Visiting Arequipa will give you the perfect opportunity to taste a rocoto relleno, a marinade of pork, chupe of shrimp or guinea pig in the restaurants and typical picanterías of the region.