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Town of Arequipa, Arequipa (Peru) – Travel Guide

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Take a tour of Town of Arequipa in Arequipa, Peru — part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The second largest city in Peru is Arequipa, the capital of the province with the same name. The current city was founded in 1540 by Spanish conquistadors who came to the area. Many of the Arequipa’s buildings are built from sillar, an amazing building material made from volcanic rock. These vibrant red walls mark the Santa Catalina Monastery, which was built about forty years after the city’s founding. The white and cream-colored sillar buildings have given it the nickname of The White City. Because of its beauty, history, and unique architecture, Arequipa receives the third most visitors of any Peruvian city.

Peru Travel Information – Yanahuara Viewpoint – Arequipa, Peru

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:16:42 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:14:15 +0000

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

admin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:13:16 +0000

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The trekking in Peru is world-class – you can camp below tropical mountains, reach Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail or lesser-known routes, and descend into one of the planet’s deepest canyons in Arequipa. If you’re looking for one guide to help plan your trip and your trekking in Peru, this book is for you. It combines in-depth trekking information from our 2003 Trekking in the Central Andes guide, with detailed travel information from our 2007 Peru guide. More >>

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

Peru Travel: Santa Catalina Convent, Arequipa

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Peru Travel: Santa Catalina flowers, Arequipa

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Peru Travel: Santa Catalina fountain, Arequipa

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Heading towards Arequipa

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Peru Travel: Arequipa Cathedral at night

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Peru Travel, El Misti at dusk, Arequipa

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