The department of Arequipa is located in the south coast of Peru, Arequipa is known as the White City for its beautiful white walls of sillar, a volcanic stone, lies at the feet of the mighty volcanos, one of them is the Mount Misti. The downtown of the city, placed on the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO, features Mixed Baroque churches and mansions from the Colonial Period like the Monastery of Santa Catalina, Arequipa is a Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful patios, and plazas.
The Colca River valley and canyon is located just 3 hours and 45 minutes from the capital, it is one of the most extraordinary destinations in the country. Throughout the region, you can see colorful pre-Incan agricultural terraces still used today for growing quinoa, corn, barley, and wheat. You can also do many types of adventure sports in the valley such as mountain biking, trekking, and white water rafting. And, at the Cross of the Condor, you can view the majestic flight of the condors.