The north of Peru, warm and bathed by a sea of warm waters, is a destination of pleasant contrasts. The northern highlands are different from the south, being warmer, and have towns of unique beauty. The gastronomy in the Peruvian north is, according to most Peruvians, the best in the country. A compelling reason to visit the north, bathe in its beaches and then taste its magnificent cuisine.
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.
According to the latest report of the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica e Informática (INEI), the population of Arequipa is as follows:
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.
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