{"id":1335,"date":"2024-11-21T22:31:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T03:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/destino\/arequipa\/"},"modified":"2025-02-26T12:54:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T17:54:44","slug":"arequipa","status":"publish","type":"destino","link":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/destino\/arequipa\/","title":{"rendered":"Arequipa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arequipa: The White City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arequipa is a region of contrasts, where the imposing Misti volcano stands as the guardian of the White City. Its stone streets, sillar architecture, and vibrant culture make it an unmissable destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum Altitude:<\/strong> 9 meters above sea level (Punta de Bomb\u00f3n)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Altitude:<\/strong> 4,525 meters above sea level (San Antonio de Chuca)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61a7506f3f1224c28ec26724ced4e12f\" style=\"color:#4f576a\">\ud83c\udfdb Province of Arequipa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d7b17871ebb0bd5aec4e10519529ff4\" style=\"color:#b5e320\">Plaza de Armas of Arequipa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrounded by the Cathedral and beautiful colonial arcades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-236.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2371\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-236.png 722w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-236-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cathedral of Arequipa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An iconic 17th-century monument, rebuilt after a fire in 1844.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-237.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2373\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-237.png 711w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-237-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Church and Complex of La Compa\u00f1\u00eda<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A fine example of 17th-century religious architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-238.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2375\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-238.png 721w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-238-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Santa Catalina Monastery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A cloistered citadel founded in 1580, featuring colorful streets and a fine art gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-239.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2377\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:169px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-239.png 707w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-239-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casa del Moral<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A 17th-century baroque mansion with an impressive sillar stone fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-240.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2379\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-240.png 506w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-240-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yanahuara Viewpoint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A panoramic viewpoint of the city and Misti volcano, framed by sillar stone arches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-241.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2381\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-241.png 718w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-241-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San L\u00e1zaro Neighborhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The site of the city\u2019s founding, with charming colonial alleyways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-242.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2383\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-242.png 612w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-242-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saband\u00eda Mill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A historic 1785 mill showcasing traditional sillar architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-243-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2385\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-243-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-243-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-243-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-243.png 1041w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misti Volcano<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A symbol of Arequipa, offering trekking routes to its 5,822-meter summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-244.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2387\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-244.png 510w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-244-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9111c1be81a2c2184a33d1af31636bd\" style=\"color:#4f576a\">\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Province of Caylloma<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colca Valley<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A 100 km-long valley with pre-Inca agricultural terraces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-246.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2391\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-246.png 588w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-246-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cruz del C\u00f3ndor Viewpoint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A prime spot for observing Andean condors in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-248.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2395\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-248.png 717w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-248-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Calera Hot Springs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural pools with medicinal waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-247.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2393\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-247.png 727w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-247-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colca Canyon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At 3,400 meters deep, it is one of the world\u2019s deepest canyons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-245.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2389\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.56875;object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-245.png 720w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-245-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9662f95a5586c052a4ba6c300a24bad9\" style=\"color:#4f576a\">\ud83c\udf3f Nature and Adventure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chachani Volcano<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A trek to over 6,000 meters, one of the most accessible mountains at that altitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-249.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2397\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-249.png 713w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-249-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ampato Volcano<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The site where the well-preserved Inca offering, the &#8220;Juanita&#8221; mummy, was discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-250.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2399\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-250.png 498w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-250-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Home to vicu\u00f1as, flamingos, and stunning landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-251.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2401\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-251.png 958w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-251-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-251-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sumbay Caves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rock art dating back over 8,000 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-252.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2403\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-252.png 677w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-252-300x132.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a27871ef56adf16a606ebb0be011a88\" style=\"color:#4f576a\">\ud83c\udf89 Festivals and Traditions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf72 Arequipa Gastronomic Festival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A showcase of Arequipa\u2019s best dishes, including rocoto relleno, adobo, and queso helado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-253-1024x644.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2405\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-253-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-253-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-253-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-253.png 1092w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 Holy Week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Religious processions and traditional cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-254-1024x550.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2407\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-254-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-254-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-254-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-254.png 1127w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfb6 Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria (February)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A celebration filled with dance and music across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"967\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-255.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2409\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-255.png 967w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-255-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-255-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfad Arequipa Anniversary (August 15)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Parades, concerts, and cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-256-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2411\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-256-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-256-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-256-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-256.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f <strong>Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> The best time to visit Arequipa is from April to November, when the weather is dry and sunny. The days are warm, and the nights are cool, making it ideal for exploring the city and its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccd How to Get There?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From Lima:<\/strong> 1-hour flight \/ 16-hour bus ride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Cusco:<\/strong> 30-minute flight \/ 10-hour bus ride.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Arequipa is a destination that blends history, culture, nature, and exquisite gastronomy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La ciudad Blanca<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1569,"template":"","class_list":["post-1335","destino","type-destino","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destino\/1335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destino"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destino"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1569"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andestourstravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}