Arequipa
Peru's elegant White City



Peru's second city is an elegant, refined counterweight to Lima's grey skies and frequently frenetic streets. A colonial-era city constructed from sillar, a type of white volcanic stone, Arequipa is home to some outstanding architecture, fantastic cuisine, and a fiercely independent spirit. And the year-round sunshine makes it very tempting to linger.
The sillar is the product of nearby volcanic activity. From most points in the city, you can see the conical and still active stratovolcano Misti, a wonderful if slightly disconcerting presence, as it last erupted in 1985. The main tourist attractions in the “White City,” as it is known, include the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, a picturesque monastery that covers an entire city block. Then there’s the Museo Santuarios Andinos, a modern museum that contains the eerily well-preserved mummy of Juanita, a 12-year-old Inca girl sacrificed to the gods in the 1450s. Arequipa is also the main starting point for tours to the nearby Colca Canyon.
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Arequipa Tours

Mountaineering in Southern Peru
24 daysFrom €2,545Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Ollantaytambo | |
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Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour |
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Adventure, Backpacking, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel |

Cultural Highlights of Peru
A deep dive into Peruvian Culture
15 daysFrom £3,310Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

Best of Peru
All the highlights of Peru in one trip
20 daysFrom £5,670Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Puerto Maldonado, Peruvian Amazon | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
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South American Vacations
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