Arequipa

Arequipa is in southern Peru, the city was founded in 1540, the city is second most important city in Peru after Lima, the city is rich in culture and history also the historic centre of Arequipa was named a UNESCO world heritage site in the year 2000. The city is also nicknamed "The White City" as it has many colonial-era Spanish buildings built of sillar, a pearly white volcanic rock, the city of Arequipa is surrounded by fascinating villages and the snow-capped volcano El Misti.

Historical centre of the city of Arequipa

The Historical centre of Arequipa is a World Heritage Site declared so by UNESCO; the place has best architectural treasures including temples, other religious structures, colonial houses and more.

Museums

Arequipa has a rich history hence has some quality museums like the Museo de Arte Virreinal, Archaeological Museum of the Santa Maria Catholic University, Archaeological Museum of the National University of San Agustín, Santury Museum and more.

Reserves and Sanctuaries

Arequipa is surrounded by great natural beauty great countryside and snow clad volcanic mountains; there are also the National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca in route to Colca Valley.