Arequipa, Peru

The culture of Arequipa will pull you in and barely let you go.

Populated by friendly, energetic people who live life to the fullest and

love to debate, in this part of Peru politics are never off topic, and the

people

are more than likely to ask you your opinion, so study up and be ready for

heated discussions. Don’t hold back while in Arequipa.

Spend your days admiring the white buildings, carved out of local

stone, and exploring the markets and shops lining local streets. Try on

some of the stylish handmade clothing sold in charming stores, eat lunch at

a cafe and taste test something spicy. At night the wild side comes out and

the music is loud, drinks are strong, and clubs are open late.

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Arequipa
'The historic centre of Arequipa, built in volcanic sillar rock, represents an integration of European and native building tech…
The Colca Valley & Canyon
Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world. Attractions include condor view…
San Francisco de Arequipa Catedral
Stately and extensive, the Arequipa Cathedral stretches the full length of the Plaza de Armas in Arequipa. A fabulous example o…
Ubinas
At 18,600 feet Ubinas is one big, black, jagged, gnarly looking volcano. It began erupting in 2006 and has been going off ever …
El Misti
Dominating the skyline of Arequipa, Peru's second largest city, El Misti is a beautiful conical volcano, like Mt. Fuji but more…