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.
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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