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AREQUIPA TOURS
Arequipa is the capital of the
Province, Department and Region of the same name.
Arequipa lies in the Andes mountains, at an altitude of
2230 meters above sea level(7,314 feet); it is the
second largest city of Peru.
The city is surrounded by 3 volcanoes; El Misti, still
active at 5822m, the higher and extinct Chachani 6075m
and Pichu Pichu 5571m.
The Incas highly respected these volcanoes since the
melt water from their snow-capped peaks form the
headwaters of the mighty Amazon River, thousands of
kilometers away.
Arequipa is well known for its glistening white
buildings made from sillar, a white volcanic rock, which
gives the city its nickname 'La Ciudad Blanca' or 'The
White City'. Reportedly, it first acquired this nickname
in the colonial era, because most of its inhabitants
were Creole of Iberian descent. The historic centre of
Arequipa was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000,
in recognition of its architecture and historic
integrity.
One of Its main attractions is the fact that Arequipa
has probably the nicest weather of Peru with an average
of 300 sunny days a year. The city keeps its ancient
architectural treasures, but also shows a modern side
with many luxurious hotels and casinos. Arequipa gives
tourists the opportunity to spend a pleasant time in the
city and its outskirts. It is also the departing point
for wider circuits...
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