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City of Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
The colonial city of Arequipa (2,325 metres), sits at the foot of three tremendous volcanoes: El Misti (5,821m), Chachani (6,075m) and Pichu Pichu (5,542m).
The city is built of earthquake-resistant sillar, a white pumice stone. The city offers a rich historic and cultural heritage as well as natural beauty and scenic landscapes.
Arequipa’s attractions include the Cathedral, Compañía de Jesús Church, Santa Catalina Convent, Dama de Ampato (Juanita Mummy) Museum and the Yanahuara viewpoint.
Not far from the city are also Goyeneche house, la Mansión del Fundador, Sabandía Mill, the well-known restaurants of Tiabaya, and the thermal waters of Yura.
Colca Canyon
If have the time it is well worth a visit to the Colca Canyon. We have a two-day trip from Arequipa that will take you to the soaring condors of the canyon.
With a year-round spring climate and sunshine guaranteed for 300 days of the year, it is the perfect place to begin acclimatising before continuing upwards. |
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Sample itinerary |
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Day 1 |
Arrive Arequipa, hotel |
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Day 2 |
City tour, hotel. |
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Day 3 |
Colca Canyon, hotel |
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Day 4 |
Condor viewing, return to Arequipa, hotel |
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Day 5 |
Onward to Lima/Puno/Cusco/Ica |
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Included
Depends on tour selected. We can book hotels, trains, flights, trips etc as required. |
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