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Arequipa - Peru



Arequipa - PeruArequipa is a city in southern Peru and the nation's second-largest city. It is also the capital of the Arequipa Region and the Arequipa Province. The city stands at the foot of the snow-capped volcano El Misti, in the highlands. Arequipa has many fine colonial-era Spanish buildings built of sillar, a pearly white volcanic rock used extensively in the construction of the city, from which it gets its nickname La Ciudad Blanca ("the white city"). The city is located at an altitude of 2,380 meters (7740 feet) above sea level, in the Peruvian Andes.


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Arequipa Tours

Arequipa is the capital of the Province, Department and Region of the same name. It is located at 2230 meters (7,314 feet) a.s.l. it is the second largest city of Peru. One of Its main attractions is the fact that Arequipa has probably the nicest weather of Peru with an average of 300 sunny days a year. The city keeps its ancient architectural treasures, but also shows a modern side with many luxurious hotels and casinos. Arequipa gives tourists the opportunity to spend a pleasant time in the city and its outskirts. It is also the departing point for wider circuits.....
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This is our selection of Arequipa city and Colca Canyon tours, the most exciting tours and adventures in Peru.

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Colca Canyon 2 days 2 Days and 1 Night

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Colca Canyon excursion
Colca Canyon 3 days 3 Days and 2 Nights

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Colca Canyon excursion
Arequipa City Tour 2 hours and half

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Main tourist attractions of the city
Climbing Chachani 2 days 2 Days and 1 Night

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from Arequipa

climbing the Chachani (Altitude: 6,075 masl / 20,250 ft.)
Ascension to El Misti 2 days 2 Days and 1 Night

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from Arequipa

Climbing El Misti (5,825 m / 19,222 ft.)



 
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