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When he arrived in the present-day Arequipa with his army, Inca Mayta Cápac declared ari-que-pay, "yes, stay here". Nearly six centuries later, this oasis of pearly white buildings rising out of the beautiful valley at the base of El Misti volcano, retains its captivating beauty. Arequipa is a stunning town regarded for both its colonial charm and rich cultural heritage. It has, in fact, been declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO. Beautiful churches, convents and colonial mansions, perfectly framed by majestic snow-capped mountains, distinguish Arequipa from its larger neighbor, Puno. The town and its mountains draw culture buffs and adventure junkies from around the world.

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La Iberica Chocolates

These incredible chocolates deserve to be mentioned. Creamy dark chocolates, smooth milk chocolates an...

El Misti

El Misti, the closest volcano to ...

Majes River Lodge

This family farm is located in the deepest canyon on Earth and runs thrilling rafting adventures!...

Top Rated Hotels

La Casa de mi Abuela

Located just six blocks from the main square, La Casa de mi Abuela has been welcoming guests for over three deca...


87% - 2 ratings
$30 - $60

Los Balcones de Moral y Santa Catalina

This beautiful big house dates back from colonial times and is located in the city center of Arequipa. The first...


87% - 2 ratings
$25.00 - $55.00

84% - 2 ratings
12.50 - 17.50

Top Rated Restaurants

Paquita Siu Gourmet

Asian cuisine( Japanese, Thai and chinese) with a Peruvian twist.  The food is excellent, the ingredients a...


70% - 5 ratings

La Italiana

They call themselves "La Italiana," and to that end, among the several menus they offer, is one featuring not ju...


100% - 5 ratings

Deja Vu

Deja Vu is a restaurant and pub offering lunch and dinner. At night, the place comes to life with happy hour and...


93% - 2 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Peru Adventures Tours

Peru Adventure Tours offers the full gamut of hiking and walking tours around Arequipa as well as sandboarding t...


100% - 17 ratings

A.I.Travel Tours

Andean Integration has the advantage of being managed by directors of two different cultures: South American and...


87% - 2 ratings

Inka Fest

Inka Fest is a travel agency in Arequipa. They offer good prices and the workers are very helpfull and patient....


83% - 3 ratings

Top Rated Schools

CEPESMA Spanish Course

Another small school offering the standard course and all the usual language program extras for $10-$40 per day,...


75% - 2 ratings

CEICA Centro Estudios e Interacción Cultural Arequipa

A small school founded by a group of Spanish teachers in 1996 and owned by locals. Classes from basic to advance...


0% - 0 ratings

EDEAQ Escuela de Español Ari Quipay Arequipa

EDEAQ has recently been reopened in the 18th century home of famous Arequipa writer, jurist, and former Peruvian...


0% - 0 ratings

Top Rated Services

Arequipa Shopping

As the center of Peru's thriving woo...


100% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Jobs

Volunteering opportunities in Arequipa

Arequipa's urban and natural beauty, and it's rich culture, does not make it immune from many of the same soci...


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