Arequipa -  Peru

Arequipa...the white city.

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Arequipa is a delightful Colonial City, situated at the foot of El Misti Volcano, a snow-capped perfect cone of 5,822 metres. Known as the White City, Arequipa is teemed with fine Spanish buildings and wonderful natural landscape. At the heart of the City, tourists may visit the magnificent Santa Catalina Monastery, the most remarkable sight in Arequipa, with numerous passageways and intricate architecture. At the Museum of Santuarios Andinos you may meet Juanita The Ice Girl, a well preserve mummy, found high into the Andean glaciers. Its Plaza de Armas is one of the most beautiful of Peru, beautifully laid-out with palm trees and gardens, surrounded by arcaded buildings in colonial style, including the gorgeous Cathedral.

Photo Gallery of Arequipa.

Main Square of Arequipa City Santa Catalina Monastery Miste Volcano Cathedral of Arequipa

CITY TOUR OF AREQUIPA


Tour description:

At the designated time you will be picked up by our local guide from your hotel in Arequipa. Afterwards we will go to downtown where we will start our city tour. Our first stop will take place at one of the most remarkable buildings of Arequipa, the Santa Catalina Monastery a wonderful place that housed the nuns of Arequipa for centuries. Later on we will walk around the main square of Arequipa, a nice spot surrounded by colonial arches. At the main plaza we will visit the interiors of magnificent Cathedral of Arequipa. Later on we will visit the Museum of Santuarios Andinos where we will see the Mummy named Juanita, an amazing frozen body of a little girl found at the cold slopes of the Ampato Mountain.

End of the tour.

Included

  • Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa.
  • Entrance fees.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Drop off at your hotel at the end of the tour.

No Included

  • Extras
  • Gratuities.

Tour Duration:

4 hours approx.

Departure time:

09:00 h.

Note:

This tour is done in private. A minimum of 2 participants are required.

45.00

NOTE: A minimum of 2 participants are required for this tour

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Tour Packages in Arequipa

TREKKING TOURS IN AREQUIPA

Climbing Excursion to the Misti Volcano


Mystery Peru offers you a great climbing adventure to the famous Misti Volcano, a snow-capped perfect cone of 5,822 metres that overlooks the white city of Arequipa. This the perfect chance for those wishing to do climbing in Peru, as the climb is generally easy and not much experience is required. Join us on this 2 days excursion program and enjoy fine Andean landscapes from its summit and learn about the rituals and sacrifices the Incas made there some 500 years ago in order to honor the Mountain Gods. For further information about this program please send us an e-mail.

TOURS outside AREQUIPA

Climbing Excursion to the Chachani Volcano


Situated at 6075 metres above sea level, the Chachani Volcano is ideal for every mountain climber who wishes to be part of a moderate climbing tour and likes to be off the beaten track. Our climbing excursion to the Chachani volcano takes 2 days and involve a gently ascend toward the summit, offering along its trail gorgeous Andean sceneries. For further information about this programs please send us an e-mail.

Downhill biking tours in Arequipa

DOWNHILL BIKING TOURS IN AREQUIPA

Downhill Biking Excursion on the Misti Volcano Slopes


Join our biking team on this unique half day downhill adventure on the slopes of the mighty Misti Volcano. Enjoy a fantastic bike ride starting at an altitude of 3400 metres, then descend the magic slopes of the Misti Volcano through winding dirt roads, passing ancient pre-Inca terraces and small andean communities.

rafting in Arequipa

RAFTING TOUR IN AREQUIPA

Rafting Tour on the waters of the Chili River in Arequipa


Be part of this great river rafting experience and take a nice ride on the waters of the Chili River. Join our team of specialist and experience gentle rafting rides with III & IV rapids. In addition you can also enjoy stunning sceneries, with some snow capped mountains in the background and on either side of the river high rocks and tall eucalyptus trees. For further information about rafting on the Chili River, please send us an e-mail.

Colca canyon excursions

Colca canyon full day excursion

Full Day Excursion to the Colca Canyon from Arequipa

This is a wonderful option to visit the famous Colca Canyon in just one day. Our full day program to the Colca Canyon allows visitors to see amazing Andean landscape as well as colourful little Andean villages. Our program includes the visit to the Cruz del Condor, a natural lookout point located at the edge of the Colca Canyon, from where it is possible to observe the mighty Andean Condor. At this lookout point visitors may also walk on their own and get impressive views of the canyon, as well as the gigantic mountains surrounding this spot. For further details click on the image.

colca excursion & trip to puno

Full Day Excursion to the Colca Canyon and then travel to Puno

This is a program especially designed for those travellers with short time available, but wish to know and see this part of Peru. Mystery Peru offers you the perfect excursion travelling from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon on a private machine, visiting the most popular attractions on route, such as the Cruz del Condor natural lookout point, the vicuña reserve of Aguada Blanca, the town of Chivay and the hot springs of la Calera. After touring around the Colca Valley we continue our journey to the city of Puno, enjoying on the way wonderful Andean landscapes.

Colca canyon tour classic

Classic 2 Days Excursion to the Colca Canyon from Arequipa

Mystery Peru offers you a exclusive tour to the Colca Valley on this 2 days / 1 night program that will allow you to know the best the Colca Canyon has to offer. Our program includes various stops at places of interest such as the Aguada Blanca Reserve, where you can spot andean camels, various types of birds and other andean creatures. We also stop at the lookout point of the Andes passing an altitude of 4850 metres. At the Colca Valley we will spend the night on a traditional village, visiting its hot springs and meeting its local people. On our second day we will travel along... Click on the image to learn more.

Colca valley & trip to puno

COLCA CANYON & TRIP TO PUNO


Our Colca Canyon & Trip to Puno program includes 2 days of full activities. Our journey starts in Arequipa and ends on the Altiplano lands, at the shore of the Lake Titicaca. On this especial program visitors will be able to get the most out of their visit to the Colca Canyon and also will enjoy a spectacular car ride directly from the Colca Valley to the city of Puno stopping along the way at various natural spots of interest. For further details about this program click on the image to the right.

 

especial tour to colca canyon with trip to puno

COLCA CANYON & TRIP TO PUNO


Our Colca Canyon & Trip to Puno program include 3 days of full activities. Our journey starts in Arequipa and ends on the Altiplano lands, at the shore of the Lake Titicaca. On this especial program visitors will be able to get the most out of their visit to the Colca Canyon and also will enjoy a spectacular bus ride directly from the Colca Valley to the city of Puno stopping along the way at various natural spots of interest as well as at the archaeological site of Sillustani, where are situated ancient burial towers, built by pre-Inca cultures. For further details about this program click on the image to the left.

 

the best of colca canyon in 3 days

Especial Excursion to the Colca Canyon


Our Colca Canyon program includes 3 days of full activities and also allows you plenty of time to explore the zone at your own pace. Our journey starts and ends in the city of Arequipa. On this especial program you will visit the Pampa Cañahuas, an Andean plateau that houses the shy vicuñas and Alpacas. Our journey will takes up to 4800 meters, where there is a great natural lookout point that offers fine views of volcanoes. You will explore with our local guide small Andean communities and also the Mirador known as Cruz del Condor where you can see various condors soaring the sky. Our trip also includes the visit.... click on the image to learn more.