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It increases the Chilean and Brazilian visit to the city of Arequipa Based on the records of this office, the increase over December grew by 30%.. More..
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Carnival 2012: Celebrations more cocurridas the center and south Look at a collection of the carnivals of northern and eastern Peru most frequented by tourists and Foreign National.. More..
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PERU, a favorite destination for birdwatchers Peru is characterized by having over its territory more than 1,800 species of birds, so it is considered a destination that is opening step in the practice of this type of activity such as the Birding.. More..
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Hotels in Arequipa
Honesta Posada del Inca Hotel Hotel 4 Stars
Portal de Flores 116 – Downtown Fono:215530 / Fax:234374 famatyleon@sponestaperu.com 
www.sonesta.com Asturias Hotel Hotel 3 Stars
Ugarte Street 211 – 211A Fono:202099 - 203344 / Fax: hotelasturiasaqp@hotmail.com www.hotelasturiasarequipa.com Casagrande Hotel Hotel 3 Stars
Luna Pizarro Av. 202 – Vallecito Fono:214021 / Fax: casagrande@star.com.pe www.hotelcasagrande.net Corregidor Hotel Hotel 3 Stars
San Pedro Street 139 Fono:288081 - 211663 / Fax: reservas@corregidor.pe www.corregidor.pe Crismar Hotel Hotel 3 Stars
Moral Street 107 – Downtown Fono:215290 / Fax:239431 crismar@terra.com.pe www.crismarhotel.com
Tourist Attractions in Arequipa
Arequipa Also called the White City, stand out of its cultural and historic values, its beautiful mixed architecture, characterized by the use of a white and pink volcanic stone called “Sillar”. Stand out its gastronomy, one of the most varied and exquisite of Peru.
Plaza de Armas – Downtown’s Main Square Is the nucleus of the urban life of Arequipa. It’s located in the central position of the original damero designed by the Spanish conquerors, famous by the symmetric harmony architecture of its double arches that form an imposing set next to the Cathedral building.
San Lazaro Neighborhood Five blocks of the Main Square is located the neighborhood of San Lazaro; the oldest and most representative of the White City. According to the tradition, was in this neighborhood which was founded the city. It is conformed by irregular blocks, big houses and tight streets.
Santa Catalina Monastery It is a colonial monument which is more than four hundred years old; unique in the world that contains a true city within its walls.
It was founded in 1579 and represents the testimony of architecture and urban life in Arequipa in its transit from the XVI to XVII centuries and, for several centuries; it has preserved an authentic part of the city at that time.
La Recoleta Convent It is a Franciscan convent founded in 1648. It has four cloisters and eleven rooms. Additionally, it has two pre-Columbian art rooms, two rooms related to the Amazon and a room of religious art. It also has an art gallery with paintings of the Cusco and Arequipa influence and a valuable library which houses more than 20 000 books.
Direction: Jr. Recoleta Nro. 117. Yanahuara
Schedule: On Monday to Saturday 9:00 a 12:00 hrs / 15:00 – 17:00 hrs.
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