Visit Arequipa
- Art & Culture
- Place or Historical Monument
- Unesco World Heritage
Arequipa: How to get there?
Fifteen hours from Lima by bus
Arequipa: See when to go?
All year round
Arequipa: For how long?
2 to 3 days
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Arequipa Holidays
At an altitude of 2300m, or around 7500 ft, Arequipa is a Peruvian town where the historic and the contemporary combine in perfect harmony.
Arequipa: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Arequipa, or the White City, is a peaceful place, possessed of a its own unique charm, and lying at the foot of three imposing volcanoes: Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu. A city that feels good to visit.
My suggestion
When it comes to somewhere to spend a nice, relaxing time in the evening in Arequipa, there's nothing better than going to explore the Plaza de Armas. It's the perfect place in which to admire Arequipa's architecture and enjoy the peace and tranquillity the city has to offer.
At an altitude of 2300m, or around 7500 ft, Arequipa is a Peruvian town where the historic and the contemporary combine in perfect harmony.
My suggestion
A little bonus of this town is that it has 300 days of guaranteed sunshine per year! Don't forget your sun lotion.
Peru's second largest town, in the south, on the Chilean border, it is 2,300 metres above sea level, in the Andes. It merits its nickname, the "White city". A must see...
My suggestion
Be wary of the false taxis! People have talked about a risk of kidnapping. It's the town's downside. If possible you should get your hotel to reserve you an official taxi. If not, note the licence plate number before you get in.
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