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Introduction
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 »
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History
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 »
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Where to stay
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 »
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Eat drink
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 »
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Entertainment
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 BasÃlica Catedral, Com... Continue reading »
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Tours
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 »
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Getting there
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 »
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Fun facts
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 »
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Introduction
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 »
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Planning a trip
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 »
Arequipa Travel Experiences
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Arequipa, Peru
Arequipa is Peru's second city and is often referred to as the "White City". As I may have mentioned, Peru is just one huge archeological... Continue reading »
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Arequipa
I awoke just before the sun began to peek above the horizon of the ocean. The bus was winding back and forth alonge the twist... Continue reading »
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the land of volcanos and condors
tuesday 25 sept. it doest seem like a week since terrible tuesday. quite unreal in a way. we were woken by what sounded like 50 roosters... Continue reading »
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A Day In Arequipa
We reached Arequipa by 7:30 AM since we had a very early morning flight. Both of us were pretty dazed. The airport was very small (the... Continue reading »
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Colca Canyon, Peru
Colca Canyon is this massive canyon on the Colca River in southern Peru. At twice the depth of the Grand Canyon in the USA, it is on... Continue reading »
Popular Arequipa Hotels
- Arequipay Backpackers House
- Casa de Avila
- Casa Arequipa
- Las Torres de Ugarte
- Colonial House Inn
- Bothy Hostel
- Sonesta Posada Del Inca Arequipa
- CRISMAR
- The Point Arequipa hostel
- Misti House
