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.