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For a magical vacation within the Andes mountain range, Arequipa, capital of southern Peru's Arequipa Region, is a stunning city from which to base your South American adventure. For flights to Arequipa, turn to LAN.com for frequent, convenient flights from a variety of locations. Booking flights is simple - just utilize our easy to use flight booking engine and discover the ideal flights to Arequipa for you.

Arequipa

Traveling in Arequipa

Guarded by the beautiful snow-capped volcano, El Misti, Arequipa is a breathtaking and thought-provoking city with dramatic scenery to accompany its equally remarkable lifestyle.

Nicknamed La Ciudad Blanca - or The White City - due to its many buildings made from sillar, a local white stone, the streets of Arequipa are slicked with nearly 500 years of history since Arequipa's Spanish foundation. This historical memory, encapsulated by the architecture and the citizens of Arequipa itself, has secured Arequipa as a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity site.

For vacationers seeking mild temperatures, Arequipa is ideal. Moreover, the wet season - between January and March - is moderate. It is a popular tourist destination, with many excellent attractions that will bring Arequipa to life for any visitor. Most distinctive are its many churches, a lot of which have been preserved for centuries. A visit to any of Arequipa's religious building can prove to be a fascinating architectural experience, as well as a powerful religious event for those of Catholic faith.

Plaza de Armas	El Misti	Colca's Valley

Places of interest in Arequipa

There is a lot to take in around Arequipa, from cultural wonders to aesthetic pleasures, manmade and natural.

Plaza de Armas Arequipa's main square. This central location is surrounded by buildings made from sillar, the white volcanic stone that earned Arequipa its nickname of 'The White City'.

The Founder's Mansion According to legends, Garcí Manuel de Carbajal, Arequipa's founder, had this mansion built for his son. It was then remodelled by Juan Crisóstomo de Goyeneche y Aguerreverre to give it its distinctive look still seen today.

Molino de Sabandia A 300 year old water mill in Arequipa's old countryside offers insight into times gone by.

El Misti For views of Arequipa that must be seen to be believed, visit El Misti. You can embark on a biking adventure on this majestic, snow-capped volcano, or simply hike and explore the dynamic countryside.

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