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AREQUIPA

Arequipa, known as the White City for its buildings in ashlar (volcanic stone white), has one of the most beautiful historical centers of our country. The Cathedral, the Monastery of Santa Catalina (almost a small city with streets and squares built to accommodate the daughters of the most distinguished Spanish families who had a religious vocation), the Andean Sanctuaries Museum of the Catholic University of Santa Maria (where is The Lady of Ampato or Mummy Juanita), are just some of the many places you can not miss, and which confirm the nomination of the center as a cultural heritage of humanity. To see the famous Misti volcano, you may visit the Mirador de Yanahuara and if you have one more day feel encouraged to visit the Colca Canyon and photograph the condors soar. Being in Arequipa is a great opportunity to taste the exquisite cuisine, one of the most popular in the country, stuffed hot pepper and shrimp chowder are just some of the most outstanding dishes.

Plaza de Armas

Presents a beautiful bronze fountain, atop which stands the figure of a typical soldier of the sixteenth century who was called Tuturutu because he was in charge of announcing any event. In the surroundings you can see three portals made of granite and brick and lime.

Cathedral

It is considered one of the early seventeenth century religious monuments of the city. It has a wide front seats which was badly affected after the earthquake of 2001 and today has been completely rebuilt.

Iglesias, complex, convents and monasteries

Church Complex Company (intersection of General Álvarez Thomas Moran and the Plaza de Armas. Visits: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm). Complex and Church of San Francisco (Calle Zela cdra. 1 s / n. Tel: 054 22-3048. Visits Church: L - S 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 4:00 pm to 20:00 pm S .07:30 am to 09:30 am and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm). Monasterio de Santa Catalina (Calle Santa Catalina 301. Visits: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 pm). Convento de la Recoleta (Recoleta Jr. 117. Tel: 054 27-0966. Visits: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm E-mail: Recollect convent-la @ terra.com.pe). Church and Convent of Santo Domingo (Intersection of Calle Santo Domingo and Rivero. Tel. 21-3511 054. Visits: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm; D 5: 45 am to 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm).

Barrio de San Lázaro

It is the most representative of the older Arequipa. The peculiarity of this place are the small streets, passages, squares and large homes. There is a small bridge that connects sillar now the Church of San Lázaro and its square with the rest of the neighborhood.

Andean Sanctuaries Museum

Among its facilities are "The Lady of Ampato" mummy known as Juanita, the first female Incan mummy. It is a 12 or 14 years was found in the volcano's summit by the climber Ampato Miguel Zarate, the archaeologist Johan Reinhard and archaeologist José Chávez.

Yanahuara Viewpoint

His famous arches were made of ashlar which are engraved the words of famous Arequipa. From here you have one of the best views of the city and Misti. Mansions

Moral House

its name comes from an ancient mulberry tree that grows in the main courtyard and the façade in ashlar is a work of art in which carefully carved figures is appreciated.

Goyeneche House

Ashlar house completely decorated in colonial style. It owes its name to Don Juan de Goyeneche and Aguerreverre, who acquired it in 1.782. Today is the headquarters of the Central Bank in Arequipa.

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