AREQUIPA

“The white city”

The city of Arequipa is located at 7,659 feet above sea level, is the second largest city of Perú after Lima.

Name Arequipa comes from the Quechua word "Ari qhepay" which means "Yes, stay". It's not just by chance however that its name has held true throughout time; in the city streets, in its 'sillar' walls and in the attitude of it's people you feel a peculiar energy, a strange impulse, inviting you to stay on in the city.

The ancient churches and convents, the old mansions are built out of “sillar”, a white volcano stone building material which, when the sun's light hits it, produces a glimmer, a extraordinary glow, therefore causing people to affectionately call "La Ciudad Blanca de Arequipa" or "Arequipa The White City"

The city of Arequipa keeps its ancient architectural from the colonial time, but also shows a modern side with many luxurious hotels. Arequipa gives tourists the opportunity to spend a pleasant time in the city and its outskirts.

Suggestion to visit on the city the main square or Plaza de Armas, “La Compañia de Jesus” church which has cloisters with ashlar, and the Santa Catalina Convent should not be missed because is one of the interesting place to visit.

COLCA CANYON

The deepest canyon on the world.

The region of Arequipa features Peru´s deepest canyons, the Colca canyon with ( 11,512 feet above sea level ) from the Quechua word for granary. The canyon is formed by the Colca River and its length is covered in hundreds of pre-Hispanic terraces, which are still used today and are proof of the high degree of farming expertise of the ancient Peruvians. The valley is studded with 14 towns rich in tradition and which have preserved their original religious festivities and folk art and music. The surrounding landscape includes the Hualca-Hualca, Ampato and Sabancaya volcanoes. The highest point is the Cruz del Condor lookout spot, where visitors will enjoy an forgettable experience of seeing condors in their natural habitat. It is recommended to take 2 days for this excursion.

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