- Arequipa is known as the White city due to its architecture built with white volcanic rock, known as Sillar.
- Ancient Arequipa took on more importance during the Colonial Period and once the Spaniards founded the city of Arequipa in 1540.
- Formerly the capital of Peru, Arequipa is a beautiful place to visit thanks to its wonderful historic buildings and scenic location amidst three towering volcanoes.
- If you venture out to the mountains and highlands around Arequipa, expect stronger sun and winds during the day and significantly cooler temperatures at night.
- One of the best things to do in Arequipa is a free walking tour, mostly led by students who live in the city.
- The Republican period is one of the most prolific periods of all, because in this period many representative people were from Arequipa, and not only that...
- The beautiful Plaza de Armas de Arequipa is the main plaza of the city and it’s surrounded by impressive colonial buildings that are simply beautiful!
- Arequipa is located on the tectonic fracture of the Earth's crust called “Ring of Fire” (“cadena del fuego”), known for its high frequency of volcanic eruptions...
- Arequipa is a city in the Southern Coastal region of Peru just below the edge of the Altiplano, at 2,380 m (7,810 ft)...
- The plaza has the best access to Arequipa's government offices and other stunning attractions such as the twin-towered cathedral.