Arequipa Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Arequipa. Get expert advice on how to get there, what to see and more.

Introduction

by Wcities Travel Guides

Arequipa, la Ciudad Blanca, or "White City," is one of Peru's most culturally and industrially important cities. It is often said that the city's name evolved from the Quechua phrase, "Ari, quepay," meaning, "Yes, stay." Others contend that t... Continue reading »
History

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Arequipa is one of the most historically rich Peruvian cities. The city's colonial history is evident in extant Spanish manorial houses, monasteries and convents, some of which date to the sixteenth century. However, Arequipa's history is dee... Continue reading »
Where to stay

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Using the airport as a starting point, follow Aviación Avenue as an entrance into the city. A few kilometers further is the Grau Bridge, where on the right side of the Chili River the comfortable La Posada del Puente opens its doors to the ci... Continue reading »
Eat drink

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Arequipeños love food. Arequipa offers a wide variety of international and criollo restaurants. Southern Peru is also well known for its brandy, called pisco and distilled from the white muscat grapes grown in the coastal town of Pisco. It is... Continue reading »
Entertainment

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Arequipa has a wide variety of interesting activities and destinations, from its architecture, art and indigenous and colonial culture, to its exciting nightlife. Arequipa by day Arequipa's attractions include the Basílica Catedral, Com... Continue reading »
Tours

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Walking Sightseeing Tour We begin our tour through the main attractions of the 'White City', thus named because all colonial architecture is made of sillar (hardened volcanic lava) of a whitish hue, in the heart of the historic center of Areq... Continue reading »
Getting there

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Getting There: By Air: Jorge Chavez Aeropuerto Internacional de Lima (+51 (1) 517-3100; http://www.lap.com.pe/) is the only international airport in Peru. Transfer from Lima to the Arequipa Airport (Aeropuerto Rodriquez Ballon), a 50 min. f... Continue reading »
Fun facts

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Arequipa Country: Peru Ariquipa by the Numbers: Population: 844,000 Elevation: 8268 feet Average Winter Temperature: 60 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 58 degrees F Quick Facts: Electricity: 100 volts Time Zone: GMT-5 Country... Continue reading »
Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

1,020km (634 miles) S of Lima; 521km (324 miles) S of Cusco; 297km (185 miles) SW of Puno The southern city of Arequipa, the second largest in Peru, might be the most handsome in the country. Founded in 1540, it retains an elegant historic... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Getting There By Plane -- There are daily flights to Arequipa from Lima, Juliaca, and Cusco on LanPeru (tel. 01/213-8200; www.lanperu.com) and TANS (tel. 01/213-6000; www.tansperu.com.pe). Flights from Lima and Cusco range from $79 to $199... Continue reading »