Welcome to the beautiful country of Peru and one of its cities – Arequipa. Here, tourists will find marvelous old cathedrals and wonderful parks. Guests mention that this is a truly paradise-like place with stunning nature. The city is rich in architectural landmarks of the colonial period. Most of them are in a pristine condition and have retained their original look. It is hard to resist the temptation to step inside and explore these attractions created by architects of the past.
Arequipa can offer a variety of unique historic attractions, the majority of which belongs to the colonial period. There are many beautiful buildings in the city, most of which have been … Open
Having enjoyed the colonial landmarks of Arequipa, spend some time exploring the beauty of local nature. There are several unique natural attractions on the outskirts of the city. Needless … Open
Museo Santuarios Andinos is situated in the central part of the city, not far from Plaza de Armas. In this museum, visitors can see items that archeologists discovered in the Arequipa region. These are mostly household items that the Incas and American Indian tribes used in the past. Visitors can see gold and ceramic figurines, blankets, wooden items, and textiles.
Shopping in Arequipa will give you an opportunity to purchase many unique goods. For many years, local people have been making high-quality clothing and accessories from llama and alpaca … Open
Arequipa Cathedral is another must-visit attraction in the city. The cathedral was built in 1540. Initially, this was nothing but a small church. However, endless earthquakes, which are typical in the area, frequent fires, and volcano activity made people rebuild the church again and again. Because of this, the church was growing in size, turning into the gorgeous Arequipa Cathedral that tourists can see nowadays.
Do you plan to visit Arequipa with children? In this case, do not miss an opportunity to attend the most interesting attractions and entertainment centers suitable for young travelers. There … Open
Having explored the cathedral, move your feet to the Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena. This is a true “city inside a city”. The monastery occupies a large area of several tenths of thousand square meters. There are even streets inside the monastery that have names inspired by ancient Spanish cities. Buildings have different colors and are beautifully adorned by flowerbeds. In the past, the monastery had everything needed for comfortable life – a well, baths, laundry, swimming pools, and a garden. Rooms of nuns are charming despite their modest look and basic furniture.
Arequipa can offer a variety of unique historic attractions, the majority of which belongs to the colonial period. There are many beautiful buildings in the city, most of which have been … Open