WHERE TO GO IN AREQUIPA

Historic Center:

It has 332 acres of land, with 500 properties considered heritage with a colonial style and from the Arequipeña School, which is characterized for its open spaces and bulky design and great decoration.

For the construction white and pink volcanic stones were used and were known to be resistant to earthquakes. Adobe, the cal y el canto and after bricks and tile were used. One of its most striking buildings is the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a unique style in the world.

Also, the cathedral with 70 columns and a marble altar and pulpit of wood is highlighted as well as the church Iglesia de la Compañía, San Francisco and the Monastery of La Recoleta, among others, with their Baroque architectural style.

Yura Thermal Baths:

In this area there are hot springs coming from the Chachani volcano, offering natural baths with therapeutic properties.

Sumbay Caves:

At 88 kilometers from Arequipa this cave features cave paintings dating back to the Paleolithic era, representing human and Andean fauna such as figures of llamas and pumas.

Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve:

This is a natural area that is 35 kilometers from Arequipa and has more than 370 thousand acres of land directed to the protection of flora and fauna such as guanacos, vicuña and native bird species.