Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru after Lima. Surrounded by three impressive volcanoes, fight with the capital as the best cuisine city in the country. The so-called White City, is known for its history and is also the starting point for trekking in its volcanoes, visit two of the deepest canyons in the world, and know the valleys where the famous Peruvian Pisco is produced.

In Arequipa the cathedrals, churches and colonial mansions complement each other in a harmonious way with the imposing Andes mountain range that surrounds it. Its architectural jewels built in ashlar, volcanic stone with light tones, have given it the name of the White City. Baroque facades, harmonious arches and abundant domes make up the beautiful historic center recognized as a World Heritage Site, which attracts tourists from all over the globe for its impressive cultural and historical attractions. 

Arequipa, capital of the province and department of the same name, is located 1,009 kilometers far  from Lima, in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Its location has made it the base of operations for tourists seeking adventure climbing Chachani, Pichu and Misti volcanoes, which exceed 5,500 meters, or trekking in the Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world. 

Recognized as the sunny city, thanks to its pleasant climate of low rainfall, Arequipa has conquered the world of Peruvian cuisine with its picanterías and fusion restaurants. It is for this reason, because of the high quality of its hotels, its history and the nature that surrounds it, that the White City is considered the second most important in Peru after its capital. 

Arequipa map