Arequipa

A land of volcanoes and canyons in southern Peru, where the White City of Arequipa and the Andean condors of Colca Canyon are unforgettable.

Arequipa lies in southern Peru, extending from the desert along the Pacific coast to the Andean volcanic plateau. The capital, Arequipa, is known for its white volcanic-stone buildings; its historic center is a World Heritage Site, the Santa Catalina Monastery is a must-see, and volcanoes such as El Misti ring the city. At Colca Canyon you can watch Andean condors and see terraced villages, and there are other deep canyons such as Cotahuasi Canyon. It is mostly sunny year-round, with May–November drier. Arequipa's airport has flights to Lima and Cusco.

Destinations

• Arequipa
• Colca Canyon

Itineraries

• Peru Classic Southern Loop – A gradual altitude-acclimatizing loop from Lima via the White City, Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca to Cusco and Machu…
• Peru Desert Coast to Colca Canyon – Head south along the Pan-American Highway to see the Ballestas Islands, sand dunes, and Nazca Lines, then continue to t…