Àrequipa, Peru

Travel Blogs from Àrequipa (1,238)

Convents, Condors and Canyons..., Arequipa, Peru travel blog
Convents, Condors and Canyons...
May 23, 2008

... stone runs, a continuous single and double storey, north, south, east, west.  To the north, perhaps the highlight of Arequipa hides, concealed by high walls of white.  It is the Convent of Santa Catalina.  Shrouded in mystery for centuries ...

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condors of the Colca Canyon..., Arequipa, Peru travel blog
condors of the Colca Canyon...
Feb 7, 2008

... new homes of people from neighboring cities, maybe Lima or Puno...where people couldn't find jobs or support families.   Since Arequipa is the most rapidly expanding city in the region, people are drawn here by hope, and if they pick a plot of ...

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Arequipa and final thoughts on Peru, Arequipa, Peru travel blog
Arequipa and final thoughts on Peru
Jun 5, 2007

We Said: A stunning bus ride out of Bolivia through the altiplano (high altitude plains) of southern Peru took us to the charming colonial town of Arequipa. It is known as the "White City" since so many older buildings in the center are built of silar, ...

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Gradual ascent towards the heavens, Arequipa, Peru travel blog
Gradual ascent towards the heavens
Aug 6, 2006

... image of their patron saint. It was a brilliant representation of Peruvian culture, and will be the one overwhelming image I retain from Arequipa. As far as the affect of the altitude is concerned, (since Arequipa is at about 2500 m above sea level), I ...

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Attractions in Àrequipa (22)

Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon

Arequipa, Peru

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This is one of the deepest canyons in the world where the distance from the Colca riverbed to the top of the cliff is more than 13,100 feet.
Monasterio de la Recoleta
Monasterio de la Recoleta

Recoleta 117, Arequipa, Peru

4.00

This 17th century convent has been rebuilt several times due to earthquake damage. Now a museum, its rooms contain mummies, masks and souvenirs collected on missionary travels.
El Misti
El Misti

Arequipa, (lies between the mountain Chachani and the volcano Pichu-Pichu Arequipa, Peru

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Monastery of Santa Catalina (Monasterio de Santa Catalina)
Monastery of Santa Catalina (Monasterio de Santa Catalina)

Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa, Peru

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Considered a masterpiece of colonial architecture, this monastery is a large complex of rooms, picturesque plazas, ornate fountains and a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets.

Forum Discussions on Àrequipa (51)

PERU STARTER KIT
Posted on Jul 30, 2008, 23:56:30
... of Cusco, Cusqueña, and it's the national cocktail, a Pisco Sour. 6. SHOTS/VACCINATIONS No particular shots are required for Arequipa, Cusco, Machupicchu or Puno. The area's high altitude keeps it out of the malaria zone, and no other diseases in the ...
Itinerary Feedback
Posted on Feb 22, 2009, 23:58:19
... from Copacabana to Arequipa. You may have to change buses in Puno. There may not be an overnight service. Wed. 6 - Arequipa. Colca Canyon is a minimum 2-day, 1-night affair. Depending on transportation from Copacabana to Arequipa, you may be able to ...
Peruvian Adventure
Posted on Oct 12, 2006, 15:43:29
Here are the stops: Ica, Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines Arequipa, Colca Canyon Cuzco, Macchu Picchu Manu National Park Any info on how best to get around, recommended buses through Lima > Ica > Nazca > Arequipa > Cuzco, then ...
Peruvian Adventure
Posted on Oct 18, 2006, 16:25:00
... current, and are absolutley magnificent to watch! Their wings span 10 ft! I think this is a must-see! Arequipa is gorgeous as well. The architecture is beautiful. Lake Titicaca is wonderful to see as well as Puno. Really, the landscape, the ...