Posts Tagged ‘Arequipa’

Peru Travel Information – Yanahuara Viewpoint – Arequipa, Peru

Thursday, October 20th, 2011


www.fertur-travel.com El Mirador de Yanahuara is a scenic lookout above the city of Arequipa in southern Peru Built in the nineteenth century, its a series of arches carved from the white volcanic sillar rock that gives Arequipa its name as the White City. Engraved into the archways are quotations from the citys famous inhabitants. From this vantage point you can see the entire city in all its splendor, In the distance youll spot snowcapped mountain ranges leading down to the base of the imposing El Misti Volcano.

Peru Travel Guide – The Plaza de Armas of Arequipa

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011


www.fertur-travel.com The Plaza de Armas of Arequipa is the pulsing heart of a provincial city rich in history and local culture. Its inhabitants express a fierce loyalty to their city, rivaling that of any Parisian or New Yorker. Theres even a joke that Arequipeneans need a passport to visit the rest of Peru. In 1735 Bishop Cavero built a three-story high fountain topped by the image of an archangel that the people named Tuturutu. On the north side of the Plaza is the impressive, twin-towered Cathedral, founded in 1612 and largely rebuilt in the 19th century following repeated damaged from earthquakes and fire. The plaza is surrounded on its other three sides by a string of buildings linked by colonial arcades.. Beneath the archways are a range of cafes and restaurants. A short distance uphill on the way to the Santa Catalina convent youll find a broad range of arts and crafts stalls. Fertur Peru Travel. A full service travel agency and tour operator dedicated to making your journey to Peru a dream come true.

Trekking in Peru: Trekking and Travelling in the Huaraz, Cusco and Arequipa Regions

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

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Trekking in Peru: Trekking and Travelling in the Huaraz, Cusco and Arequipa Regions

Peru Travel: Santa Catalina Convent, Arequipa

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

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Peru Travel: Santa Catalina flowers, Arequipa

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

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Peru Travel: Santa Catalina fountain, Arequipa

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

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Heading towards Arequipa

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

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Peru Travel: Arequipa Cathedral at night

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

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Peru Travel, El Misti at dusk, Arequipa

Friday, July 16th, 2010

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Peru Travel: Arequipa at night

Friday, June 11th, 2010

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