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Arequipa & the Colca Canyon
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Arequipa, Peru

A LUXURY VACATION TO AREQUIPA AND THE COLCA CANYON

Dubbed the White City, Arequipa’s colonial buildings glow with sillar sourced from the surrounding volcanoes, and it is the gateway to the Colca Canyon. 

 

Peru’s second-largest city sits in the shadow of three volcanoes, Chachani, El Misti & Picchu Picchu. Don’t miss a morning at the mouthwatering San Camilo market or a visit to the Monasterio de Santa Catalina before taking to the nearby canyons, caves, and volcanoes.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN AREQUIPA AND THE COLCA CANYON

The Colca Canyon is reached via a winding four-hour drive north of Arequipa, through the lush Colca Valley with its stepped terraces and scattering of smallholding. The Colca Canyon is one of Peru’s most breathtaking spectacles.

Twice the depth of America’s Grand Canyon and bordered by snowcapped peaks, it is heaven for hikers and rafters. Mountain passes skirt Andean villages, pre-Incan ruins, hot springs and an array of Andean flora & fauna, including majestic condors, which circle on the thermals overhead.

The shimmering white of the volcanic sillar rock used by the colonialists to build the city, including the arches surrounding Plaza de Armas, give Arequipa an air of elegance.

 

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION IN AREQUIPA & THE COLCA CANYON

ELSEWHERE IN PERU

Peru captivates with its dramatic landscapes, ranging from the majestic peaks of the Andes to the vibrant Amazon rainforest and charming colonial cities. A land of ancient wonders and civilisations, travel to Peru for adventure, history, fine food and culture.

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