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Arequipa is the second biggest city in Peru. It is located on the southern part of the country. The city has a population of 840,000 people (2011 estimate). It is 2,335 m (7,661 ft) above sea level, within sight of the El Misti volcano.
Guide to Arequipa Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Arequipa that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Casa del Moral, Arequipa, Peru
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More on Arequipa
Arequipa is often called La Ciudad Blanca, or the White City, because of its pearly white buildings. These are built with sillar, a volcanic rock that gives them the appearance. The center of Arquipa has many well-preserved historic buildings. In 2000 it was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.Arequipa experiences an arid climate, due to its location on Peru's desert coast. Total precipitation for the year is just 98 mm (3.86 in). The temperature is quite constant, at about 15°C (59°F), with lows going to 5°C (41°F) and highs of 25°C (77°F).
Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Author: Steven Burt (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
Arequipa is the biggest city on the Peruvian Andes. It was founded by Garcia Manuel de Carbajal in 1540. During Peru's struggle for independence, Arequipa was home to many Peruvian nationalists, leading to it being known as the land of leaders.
Today Arequipa has become increasingly popular as a tourist destination. It is often visited together with Nazca, Puno and Cusco, which are all sites with pre-Columbian ruins or ancient cultures. Visitors to Arequipa should exp0lore the city, enjoying the feel of its colonial buildings, of which 250 have been gazetted as of heritage value. They include "human heritage" buildings such as banks, shops and restaurants.
Street in Arequipa
Author: AgainErick (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Visiting Arequipa
Visitors to Arequipa fly to Rodríguez Ballón Airport (AQP), located 8 km from the city. There are flights from Lima, Juliaca and Cusco.Places of Interest in Arequipa
- Convento de Santa Catalina
A beautiful, sprawling complex, regarded as the most visited Spanish-era building in Arequipa. - Convento de Santa Teresa
One of the newest convents in Arequipa. It houses some paintings and artifacts. - Museo Santuarios Andinos
Museum focusing on the pre-Columbian culture in Peru. Its highlight is the Juanita Mummy, the frozen body of an Incan girl killed as sacrifice for the Inca gods. - Plaza de Armas
The main public square of Arequipa. It is surrounded by the pearly-white historic buildings of the city. - Puente Bolognesi
One of the lovely bridges in Arequipa. - Puente Fierro
An iron bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, famous for the Eiffel Tower. - San Camilo Market
One of the oldest markets in Arequipa.
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