"The white city and the majestic Misti".
Arequipa is the second most important city of Peru and is enlisted by UNESCO since 2000.
Since colonial times is known as "The White City" for its numerous temples and buildings built of volcanic stone. 3 volcanoes rising in front of Arequipa. The longer the majestic Misti (5821 m), which can be seen from anywhere in the city.
One of its attractions principaleses the Monastery of Santa Catalina and is regarded as "a small city within a city" and was built in 1580 by the nuns of the convent. The monastery was opened to the public in 1970. There are also old buildings as "La Casa del Moral" and "The House Goyaneche" retaining stone cutting.
Another attraction of the city is breathtaking Lady of Ampato or Mummy Juanita, who was a teenager Inca was offered in sacrifice. She can be visited today in the Andean Sanctuaries Museum of the Catholic University of Santa Maria (USCM).
The land around the city is very escasade and so there is a good view to Mill Sabandía and the thermal baths of Yura of all places.
Today, Arequipa is a major shopping destination in Peru, where there is the production of wool textiles animals of the region as alpaca and llama of good quality .... In addition, excellent cuisine and also a good resort can arrange international events.
Altitude: 2335m.
Tours:
• White City / 2 Days and 1 Night>
• Heart of Culture Inka / 3 Days and 2 Nights>
• Meeting with the Condors / 5 Days and 4 Nights>
• Mistica Ciudad Inka Empire / 4 Days and 3 Nights>
• Discovery of the White City / 4 Days and 3 Nights>
• The White City through its Religious Architecture>
• Colca Canyon>
• City famous for its wealth Cultural and Gastronomic>
