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Arequipa

Colonial Convents and Churches, typical 18th century houses and a mestizo architecture wherever you go, is just the beginning of such a relic like the Arequipa Historical Downtown could offer you.

Arequipa holds one of the most amazing natural landscapes of the south of Peru. It`s territory run from beautiful beaches in its coast region until the Colca Valley in its highlands. The Colca Valley not only possesses two of the deepest canyons of the world but also offers the possibility of sightseeing, due to its steep cliffs, unique bird species in the world such as the Majestic Andean Condor which is the largest bird on earth capable of flight. Besides this, there is also always the possibility of practicing adventurous sports like rafting, hiking and mountain bike, delight typical Andean dishes or simply relax in an endless surprising territory.

Highlights

Basic Facts Arequipa


Location: Southern West Highlands of Peru. Frontier with the provinces of Ica, Ayacucho, Apurimac, Cusco, Puno and Moquegua.
Extension: 63,345 Km2
Capital: Arequipa
Height:
Minimum: 9 meters above sea level (Punta de Bombón)
Máximum: 4,910 meters above sea level (Mirador de los Volcanes - Caylloma)
Distances: from Arequipa city to the cities of:
Colca Valley: 148 km (4 hours aproximtely)
Access:
By bus: Lima-Arequipa: 1003 Km (12 hours length by bus in an asphalted way)
By airplane: Regular flights from Lima to Cusco (1 hour and 30 min)

Random photos from Arequipa



Beautiful and breathtaking waterfalls and natural scenarios awaits you...



Random photos from Arequipa



Experience the power of the river as you navigate through Colca`s cannon, the deepest in the world!



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