The city of Arequipa is one of the most beautiful cities in Peru and is an important point to visit cities such as Nazca, Cusco and Puno.
It is an impeccable, organized city, the food is excellent and the people are very friendly, its parade ground is the most beautiful one of the most beautiful in the country.
Arequipa has a semi-arid and temperate climate. Arequipa has the benefit that its winters and summers are not extreme, which makes its temperature and humidity very pleasant.
And as if that were not enough, most of the year the sky remains clear and for this reason it is the city of the eternal blue sky.
In Arequipa there is a lot to do and discover if you are passionate about history and folklore, if you are a lover of artisan markets, if you vibrate with bird watching, if you enjoy the landscape and adventure sports. In Arequipa you will love climbing the mountains, going down the rivers and trekking through its canyons
The Best Day Tours From Arequipa
Food Tour:
Arequipa cuisine is characterized for being one of themost delicious in Peru. With unique flavors and culinary traditions in Arequipa have not been lost and have survived the test of time.
The gastronomic tradition of the “White City” is characterized by serving a dish according to the day. Next, the most recognized dishes of Arequipa’s cuisine. The main disches are: adobo arequipeño, soltero de queso, chaque de tripas, chairo, ocopa arequipeña, cuy chactado and queso helado.
The food tour includes the visit to a “picanteria” a traditional resturant where you can eat local food and tates the flavors of Arequipa and visit the San Camilo Market for tasting fruits.
Capua Trek:
The Capua Falls are located in the village of Yura. The journey to the waterfall is made through a small canyon formed by the path of the water that just comes from the waterfall.
On the way we will be able to observe 2 small waterfalls before reaching the main one, which is the Capua Waterfall, the largest in the area.
Laguna de Salinas Tour:
The Salinas lagoon is located at 4300 meters above sea level, it is surrounded by the Misti, Ubinas and Pichupichu volcanoes.
The Salinas Lagoon is located within the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve and is therefore a protected area.
The Salinas Lagoon is located in the southern part of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. To go to Colca we visit the northern part of the National Reserve.
These are two different tours, however, it is possible to combine both excursions to the Salinas Lagoon with the Colca Canyon.
In the Salinas Lagoon you can watch birds during and after the rainy season. When the lagoon is dry, you can see the blue Andean sky surrounded by volcanoes with a dry white lagoon full of salt, surrounded by graceful vicuñas.
The Sillar Route:
With an extension of 2 km in length, the Ruta del Sillar is one of the greatest attractions in the Arequipa’s region.
In these places, the tourists will be amazed by the large number of sculptures, shields, utensils and many other pieces worked in ashlar.
One of the most visited spots is the Sillar Rosado, a canyon that, thanks to the particular combination of sand, rock, ashlar and the effects of sunlight, reflects a captivating pink color in its structures.
The Colca Canyon and The Condors:
Surrounded by exuberant vegetation, we find one of the deepest canyons in the world: the Colca Canyon, home and kingdom of the condor, absolute lord of these blue Andean skies.
In the Colca you can do a series of activities, such as: hiking inside the canyon, visiting the towns of LLahuar, Fure, Sangalle, Cosñirhua, Malata, San Juan de Chuccho or Sangalle; rural tourism in Canocota, Sibayo, Yanque or Coporaque; visit the Madrigal fortress or ride a horse through the Cruz del Condor.
City Tour:
Known as the White City for its architecture sculpted in ashlar, Arequipa shines favored by a climate that is always sunny all year round and a blue sky that invites you to walk and admire the beauty of its monuments, snow-capped mountains, volcanoes and deep canyons, as well as enjoying of its exquisite gastronomy and a nightlife that will encourage you to return more than once.
The places that include the city tour are: San Camilo market, Compañía church, Arequipa main square and cathedral, Andean Sanctuaries museum and Santa Catalina monastery.
Countryside Tour:
The Arequipa countryside is a spectacle of green: the valley falls in love with its natural light, terraces and bright colors, all with the imposing Misti in the background.
Several viewpoints allow you to appreciate it in all its splendor: Yanahuara and Sachaca viewpoint, one of the best experiences is the visit to the Molino de Sabandía, built in 1621. It is a place of particular charm, surrounded by trees, cacti and various local flowers and plants, where You can see how wheat was crushed four centuries ago on its large stone wheels.