Arequipa & The Colca Canyon
Visit the White City, watch condors soar overhead & discover ancient cultures in this picturesque region.
Known as ‘The White City’ for its white volcanic stone buildings, Arequipa sits at nearly 2,400m, making it a great place to acclimatise before venturing higher into the Andes. The city offers hidden handicraft markets, fine dining and historic charm – ideal for a luxury Peruvian holiday.
Don’t miss the peaceful Santa Catalina Convent, with its colourful walls and photogenic corners, or the Santuarios Andinos Museum, where you can learn about Juanita, the ‘Inca Ice Maiden,’ sacrificed over 500 years ago and discovered in 1995, one of the region’s most important archaeological finds.
Beyond the city, adventure seekers can climb the El Misti volcano or visit Colca Canyon, nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Here, visitors enjoy breathtaking views and a chance to see the majestic Andean Condor in flight. The journey through the canyon reveals ancient Inca terraces, burial sites, and picturesque traditional villages.
Arequipa and the Colca Canyon region offer a range of luxury accommodations, serving as perfect bases to explore the area’s culture, history, and natural wonders.
- Team Highlight
"Standing at the Colca Cross watching the condors sail on the pockets of air is a mesmerising sight. You could sit there all day taking it in."
FOUNDER, TRAVEL DESIGNER
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