Posts about Arequipa
Visiting Arequipa Peru
Visiting Arequipa is a must in Peru. Located in the Peruvian Andes, Arequipa is a great gateway to exploring the surrounding area.
Arequipa sightseeing highlights include the Santa Catalina Monastery and the Santuarios Andinos Museum, where lies the frozen princess of Ampato.
If you have extra time when visiting Arequipa, you can take a bus tour to the countryside. Buses depart from the main plaza and the trip takes half a day.
From Arequipa you can also go trekking in Colca Canyon. Two and three day trekking tours are popular with many people visiting Arequipa. The views and natural surroundings are stunning. You can see condors and other Peruvian wildlife, and visit traditional towns like Cabanaconde.
If you still have time while visiting Arequipa, you can also visit Misti and Chachani Mountains on a two or three day trek.