Arequipa
Peru
- Safety rating
- 7/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry, sunny weather from May to October is ideal for the city and Colca Canyon excursions. The climate is pleasant much of the year thanks to high altitude.
- Population
- 1.1M
Overview
Peru's elegant 'White City' is built from pale volcanic sillar stone and ringed by towering volcanoes. Its stunning colonial architecture and the deep Colca Canyon make it one of the country's most beautiful destinations.
Top attractions
Tour the vast Santa Catalina Monastery, admire the white sillar architecture of the Plaza de Armas, and trek the condor-filled Colca Canyon.
Getting around
The historic centre is compact and walkable, with taxis cheap for longer trips. Tours and buses reach the Colca Canyon.