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Arequipa is Peru’s second-largest city, after Lima. Known as the White City, many of Arequipa’s walls and buildings are constructed from white lava rock, or “sillar.” This material was emitted from the three volcanoes that guard the city: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. The nearby Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons and is a wonderful place for viewing the majestic Andean Condor and other wildlife.

Amazing facts about Arequipa

Arequipa’s superb climate is due to its location at 2200 meters (7217 feet) above sea level between the high plains of the Andes and the desert coastal regions of Peru. It is known to be warm and sunny during the day and cool in the evenings throughout the year.

Amazing facts about Arequipa

Colca Canyon, whose depth at 4,160 meters makes it one of the world’s deepest canyons, is known for its amazing views, rural Andean communities, and wildlife-viewing opportunities. Species such as the endangered Andean Condor, vizcacha (an Andean rabbit-like rodent), and vicuña, wild ancestor of the alpaca can all be seen in Colca Canyon.

Amazing facts about Arequipa

The Santa Catalina monastery, erected in 1579, is located in the city center. It was a cloister for Dominican nuns until the 18th century, and a religious community of women devotees still lives and practices there to this day. An onsite museum depicts the monastery through the centuries.

Amazing facts about Arequipa

Andean Condors can be viewed soaring on the thermal currents around the Colca Canyon. These birds have a wingspan of 10.5 feet, making them one of the world’s largest and heaviest birds. Their use of thermal currents for flight means they can fly up to 100 miles without flapping their wings even once!

Amazing facts about Arequipa

The Peruvian dish known as rocoto relleno originated in Arequipa and is now popular all over Peru. It consists of rocotos, (similar to bell peppers, but hotter) stuffed with a filling (relleno) of peanuts, vegetables, raisins, meat, and cheese and can be enjoyed as a “walking snack’ while touring the White City.

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