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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 and fillings of every flavor should not ...

El Misti

El Misti, the closest volcano to Arequipa, offers a fairly straightforward opportunity to summit a high peak. Trekkers should start ...

Majes River Lodge

This family farm is located in one of the deepest canyons on earth and runs thrilling rafting adventures. The Majes ...

Top Rated Hotels


97% - 2 ratings
12.50 - 17.50

Home Sweet Home

This friendly hostel is loved by backpackers and known for their big breakfasts, family atmosphere, and cute rooms.  There is ...


91% - 2 ratings
$5 - $22

La Casa de mi Abuela

Pretty fittingly for a place named “My grandmother’s house,” this three-decade-old hotel is a converted family house, with comfortable modern ...


87% - 2 ratings
$47 - $74

Top Rated Restaurants

Paquita Siu Gourmet

Paquita Siu Gourmet whips up fusions of Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine with a Peruvian twist. The food is excellent; ...


34% - 5 ratings

La Italiana

They call themselves “La Italiana,” and this Italian joint features more than just the usual cheese pizza and spaghetti. Their ...


100% - 5 ratings

El Turko II

If you’re in the mood for Middle Eastern food, then El Turko II is definitely the place to go. The ...


93% - 3 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Inka Fest

Inka Fest is a travel agency specializing in adventure, mystical, cultural, and ecological tours. With Inka Fest, you can discover ...


80% - 4 ratings

Peru Adventures Tours

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


100% - 19 ratings

A.I.Travel Tours

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


87% - 2 ratings

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