Travel destinations Peru – Cities

Arequipa

Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru, located at the foot of the Misti volcano (5500 m), is known as the «white city». The name comes from the sillar, the white rock of volcanic origin that is common in the area and was used in the construction of many of the city's important structures. Its white color defines the city's appearance.

The pleasant climate, coupled with the beauties of the city and the surrounding area with the towering volcano Misti, as well as the excellent typical dishes (stuffed rocoto, cuy and a variety of soups) guarantee a pleasant stay in Arequipa.

Population

About 1 035 000.

Altitude

2335 m.

Average temperature

January: 15 °C, February: 15 °C, March: 15 °C, April: 15 °C, May: 15 °C, June: 14 °C, July: 14 °C, August: 14 °C, September: 15 °C, October: 15 °C, November: 15 °C, December: 15 °C.

Average rainfall

January: 20 mm, February: 40 mm, March: 10 mm, April: 0 mm, May: 0 mm, June: 0 mm, Juliy: 0 mm, August: 0 mm, September: 0 mm, October: 0 mm, November: 0 mm, December: 0 mm.

Average relative humidity

January: 65%, February: 70%, March: 70%, April: 55%, May: 40%, June: 30%, Juliy: 30%, August: 30%, September: 30%, October: 35%, November: 40%, December: 50%.

Source of statistical data: Weatherbase.

Travel programs:

		PTW-AQP001 Citytour Arequipa Half a day Guided tour through the city: main square, cathedral, Jesuite church, Santa Catalina Convent, Yanahuara observation point.
		PTW-AQP002 Surroundings of Arequipa Half a day Visit to the surroundings of Arequipa with the «Sabandía Mill» and the «Mansión del Fundador».
		PTW-AQP003 Arequipa: combined city and surroundings Half a day Guided tour of the city with the main square, cathedral, Jesuit church, Santa Catalina and visit to the surroundings of Arequipa with the «Sabandía Mill» and the «Mansión del Fundador».
		PTW-PER001 Experience Peru 12 days / 11 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Lima.
		PTW-PER002 Experience Peru + Cloud Forest of Manu 15 days / 14 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Manu mountain forest, Lima.
		PTW-PER003 Experience Peru + Tambopata Rainforest 16 days / 15 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Tambopata jungle, Lima.
		PTW-PER004 Experience Peru + Paracas and Nasca 15 days / 14 nights Round trip: Lima, Paracas, Nasca, Nasca lines, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Lima.