Arequipa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Peru, capital of Arequipa region
About Arequipa
The city is part of the so-called "Southern Peru Tourist Corridor", together withNazca,PunoandCusco. In contrast to these other cities, Arequipa is an example of the Spanish and mestizo culture developed in Peru. There are no Inca artifacts or ruins in the city. In the winter it is warmer than in the summer. It is nicknamed the 'white city' (la ciudad blanca, in Spanish), because many of the buildings in the area are built ofsillar, a white stone. This rock was quarried from the many volcanoes that surround the city, including the toweringEl Misti. Ask for local help to identify Misti, Chachani and PichuPichu, the three volcanoes surrounding the city. Arequipa embodies a rich mix of the indigenous andSpanish colonialcultures. With almost 500 years of history since its founding, examples of
Top Attractions in Arequipa
Explore the best things to see and do in Arequipa:
- ★Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Arequipa
- ★Casa del Moral
- ★Casa Tristan del Pozo
- ★Cathedral Basilica of Arequipa
- ★Convento de Santa Teresa
- ★Exquisito Perú
- ★Free Walking Tour (Downtown Arequipa)
- ★Horse Pa Enrique Tours
Where to Eat in Arequipa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ary Quepay
- 🍴Chicha Por Gaston Acurio
- 🍴Eco Brunch
- 🍴el buda profano
- 🍴Hatunpa
- 🍴Lazos
Where to Stay in Arequipa
- 🏨Arequipay Backpackers
- 🏨Bothy Hostel
- 🏨Casablanca Hostal
- 🏨Casa de Avila
- 🏨El Albergue Espanol
- 🏨El Solar de la Macarena
Arequipa Travel Guide Sections
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