Arequipa - La Ciudad Blanca

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Location: Southern Peru.

Arequipa stands out for its white ashlar architecture, exquisite cuisine, and stunning landscape surrounded by volcanoes. Its historic center is a World Heritage Site, and its streets reflect the city's colonial and mestizo richness.

Tourist Attractions:

  • Colca Canyon: One of the deepest in the world and home to the majestic Andean condor.
  • Monastery of Santa Catalina: A convent that looks like a small city within the city.
  • Plaza de Armas: Surrounded by colonial buildings with an unparalleled view of the Misti.
  • Sabandía Mill: Beautiful colonial mill in a natural setting.
  • Sillar Route: A tour of quarries where the famous Arequipa sillar is extracted.
  • Laguna Salinas and Aguada Blanca: A stunning natural landscape with flamingos and vicuñas.
  • Pillones Waterfall: Beautiful waterfall surrounded by rock formations.
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