Arequipa is the second largest city of Peru, has been named “White City” because the most of ashlar buildings and is also named “the eternal blue sky” for its exceptional climate, located at the foot of the imposing volcano Misti.
The use of volcanic rocks in the construction of temples, monasteries and houses give the city a unique and peculiar aspect. Some tourist sites are the famous Valley and Colca Canyon, the natural wonder of Arequipa, the Valley and Cotahuasi Canyon, denominated the canyon of the wonders and considered one of the world’s deepest and largest canyon, both are ideal for the practice of rafting, trekking and mountain biking, the Valley of the Volcanoes made up of 80 small volcanoes which gives the appearance of crescent; the Sabandia Mill, The National Sanctuary of Mejia lagoons, the Thermal baths of Yura and Jesus or even the attractions of the capital as the impressive Santa Catalina Convent, the Principal Square, the Cathedral, the Viewpoint of Yanahuara, and not less important the countryside of Arequipa with beautiful colors combination and platforms that dating back to Inca times.
Arequipa’s food is famous for its diversity for the form of its Indian-European preparation and is distinguished worldwide for its exquisite dishes and stews prepared in clay pots. There are many reasons why you may visit the White City and go back again and again.
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