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Arequipa, Peru

Arequipa, the 'White City', offers many attractive choices for tourists. Nestled beside the majestic Misti volcano, its history, traditions, nice weather, adventure sports, great cuisine and joyous nightlife are the main reasons to visit -once and again.
 

Walking Sightseeing Tour We begin our tour through the main attractions of the 'White City', thus named because all colonial architecture is made of sillar (hardened volcanic lava) of a whitish hue, in the heart of the historic center of Arequipa... [ more ]

Arequipa is one of the most historically rich Peruvian cities. The city's colonial history is evident in extant Spanish manorial houses, monasteries and convents, some of which date to the sixteenth century. However, Arequipa's history is deeper and... [ more ]
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