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Arequipa City

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Called the White City, Arequipa is located at the foot of the imposing "Misti" volcano and its snow-capped figure accompanies us throughout the city. The second city in population and economic capacity of Peru, Arequipa has a beautiful countryside, bathed by the Chilli River. It is necessary to visit it because, apart from its beauty, it maintains a cordiality towards tourists that is internationally recognized.

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LOCATION

Arequipa is located in the southern part of Peru.


IMPORTANT DATA

Weather:

Station
Weather
T min.(°C)
T max.(°C)
Rainy Season (December - March)
Rainy
10
21
Dry season (April - November)
Dry
7
20
Between the months of April to October, the temperature drops considerably at night, in the early hours of the morning the temperature rises gradually until after midday.

Altitude:

Location
Weather
City of Arequipa
2335 msnm
Misti Volcano
5825 msnm

Population:

According to the latest report of the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica e Informática (INEI), the population of Arequipa is as follows:
Destination
Population
City of Arequipa
844 407 inhabitants
Arequipa Region
115 2000 inhabitants

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME

Here are some suggestions of what to do in Arequipa.

  • Have breakfast in the Characato neighborhood appreciating the beautiful view of the Misti volcano.
  • Relive the confinement of the nuns in colonial times, walking through the passages of the monastery of Santa Catalina.
  • See the Condor flying over impressive landscapes in the Colca Valley.
  • Learn about the Inca and pre-Inca agricultural system by touring the terraces in the Cotahuasi canyon.

If you are looking for tours in Arequipa write to us at: info@cuscoperu.com

 

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