| p>There are many things to do in Arequipa Peru. | | | | Condors. The area offers great hiking and |
| Arequipa is Peru's second largest city. It was | | | | mountainous scenery. |
| occupied by the Incas in the 15th century and was | | | | 3) Valley of Majes Tour |
| founded in 1540 by Garcí Manuel de Carbajal, | | | | The tour offers a rafting adventure from Quiscay to |
| a Spanish emissary of Francisco Pizarro. | | | | Aplao (1.40 minutes approx.) The Querulpa Jurassic |
| Arequipa is located in a volcanic area of the Andes | | | | sanctuary showcases dozens of dinosaurs footprints. |
| and is also known as the "Ciudad Blanca" (White | | | | Toro Muerto has about 5,000 petroglyphs from |
| City), because a great part of the city is built with a | | | | several cultures, and is the largest of its kind in the |
| volcanic pearly rock and has a shimmering white glow | | | | world. |
| to it when looking at it in the early morning. Arequipa | | | | 4) Cotahuasi |
| is surrounded by magical countryside giving it a | | | | Cotahuasi Canyon, who's maximum depth is 3,535 |
| refreshing, bucolic air. | | | | meters, is considered to be the deepest canyon in |
| The Top 5 Things to Do In Arequipa Peru Are: | | | | the world, with Colca Canyon being the second |
| 1) City Tour | | | | deepest. Hiking and wildlife watching are popular |
| Observe the volcanoes El Misti (5822m), Chachani | | | | activities. Its isolated nature has ensured that its |
| (6075m) and Pichu Pichu (5571m). You'll visit the | | | | peoples' traditional customs have not been lost. |
| Yanahuara district that is home to excellent colonial | | | | 5) Outdoor Sports |
| architecture, the Jesuit church "La | | | | Arequipa is a great area for outdoor enthusiasts. |
| Compañía," and the Andino Museum | | | | Locals and travelers alike engage in water rafting, |
| with its famous Incan mummy "Juanita." You'll also | | | | canoeing, hiking, paragliding, horseback riding, |
| take a trip back in time through the small streets of | | | | mountain climbing, wildlife watching, swimming and |
| the fascinating Santa Catalina Monastery complex. | | | | bicycling. |
| 2) Colca Canyon | | | | One of the best places in Peru to enjoy the |
| This canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in | | | | outdoors, Arequipa's breathtaking scenery, unique |
| the United States. At the "Cruz del Cóndor" | | | | mountainous ranges, volcanoes and outdoor sports, |
| viewpoint you might be able to spot Andean | | | | make for an adventurous vacation. |