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Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and second most important city after Lima. It is surrounded by three volcanoes and known as the "White City" due to its white volcanic stone buildings. Some of the main attractions in Arequipa include the Plaza de Armas, Santa Catalina Convent, Yanahuara Viewpoint which offers views of the surrounding volcanoes, and the Colca Canyon, home to Andean condors. Local cuisine features dishes like chupe de camarones, adobo, and rocoto relleno.
Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and second most important city after Lima. It is surrounded by three volcanoes and known as the "White City" due to its white volcanic stone buildings. Some of the main attractions in Arequipa include the Plaza de Armas, Santa Catalina Convent, Yanahuara Viewpoint which offers views of the surrounding volcanoes, and the Colca Canyon, home to Andean condors. Local cuisine features dishes like chupe de camarones, adobo, and rocoto relleno.
Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and second most important city after Lima. It is surrounded by three volcanoes and known as the "White City" due to its white volcanic stone buildings. Some of the main attractions in Arequipa include the Plaza de Armas, Santa Catalina Convent, Yanahuara Viewpoint which offers views of the surrounding volcanoes, and the Colca Canyon, home to Andean condors. Local cuisine features dishes like chupe de camarones, adobo, and rocoto relleno.
Coastal region of Peru. It’s surrounded by three impressive volcanoes It’s Peru's second largest city. It's Peru's second most important city (after Lima), and the second most popular among tourists (after Cuzco). How To Get To Arequipa
The cheapest way to get to Arequipa if you’re already
in Lima is taking a bus. The Arequipa bus station is a little out of town. But you can get a taxi there for about $5 USD).
The easiest way to get to Arequipa, if you’re short
on time is by plane, landing in Rodríguez Ballón airport. Latam, Avianca, Peruvian Airlines and LC Peru all fly to Arequipa Main Attractions:
• The ”Plaza de Armas”, the main
square of Arequipa, surrounded by buildings made of sillar, a white volcanic stone.
• The Santuarios Andinos Museum. From May to
November the main exhibit is the Ampato’s Dame, also known as Juanita Mummy. Santa Catalina Convent It’s the most visited building from the Spanish era of the city. Quite close to the Plaza de Armas.
• Churches are among the
most beautiful buildings preserved Yanahuara Viewpoint. One of the most touristic places in Arequipa. You can see the three volcanoes Misti, Chachani and Pi chu Pichu from viewpoint
La Calera thermal bath :
The baths are composed of five thermo- medicinal pools. The water come from inside Coltalluni volcane. • Colca canyon and valley The second deepest canyon in the world . The best place in South America to see the Andean Condor.
• Viewpoint of Cruz del Condor.
See condors flying over breathtaking scenery in the Colca Valley. Misti volcano Many people do some adventured sports such as trekking or climbing It’s recommendable to visit the Misti volcano between the months of April and June when weather is dry and warm. Gastronomy Arequipa cuisine is one of the most diverse of the country, which present a variety of dishes such as:
Chupe de Camarones: Shrimp soup with milk,
eggs and oregano.
Adobo: pork marinated with chicha and
spices, cooked in a pot. Rocoto Relleno: stuffed bell pepper, seeded, chopped meat, cheese, milk and potatoes.
Soltero: salad with cheese, beans,
onions, olives and hot peppers Ocopa: boiled potatoes, topped with cheese sauce, beans, onions, olives and hot peppers.
Escribano: potatoes salad, red peppers,
vinegar, oil, tomatoes and parsley. Pebre: soup with lamb or beef.
Dessert
Cheese ice cream:
Vanilla flavor ice cream, named ‘cheese ice cream’ because of its color and shape, is made by the local women of a town just outside Arequipa. El sanguito A sweet dish made from wheat, raisins, 'chancaca' honey (), milk and butter.
TRADITIONAL DRINKS
Good local beer, regional soft drinks or 'chicha de jora'
(made from corn). Restaurants Local restaurants are called Picanterias. They are very popular. In neighborhood called Arancota you can find many of this restaurants.
Zig Zag Arequipa
This is one of Arequipa’s best restaurants, winner of a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2012. This restaurant is a small and intimate space that has a rustic charm. Sol De Mayo
It’s one of the oldest restaurants in Peru.
Enjoy eating traditional food in charming gardens and fountains
Chicha
Peru’s most famous chef, Gastón Acurio owns this
place where the menu never veers far from Peru’s Inca-Spanish roots. Places to Stay in Arequipa Maycawasi
one of the newest hostels in town, which offers
affordable prices.
It’ s close to many shops, cafes, restaurants and bars,
making it a great choice for travelers who want to enjoy the city nightlife.
Las Torres de Ugarte
It’s near to Santa Catalina convent.
This hostel is more expensive than Maycawasi. This place is one of the best places to stay in Arequipa for those who want a central location with good views.