Arequipa is Peru's most elegant city, a remarkable colonial collection of sillar (native white volcanic stone) constructions. Its complement of colonial buildings, which includes casonas (manor houses), convents and churches, are some of the most refined and historic in Peru. Yet the city, ringed by snow-capped volcanoes, is nearly as well known for the gorgeous rural scenery only minutes away, and Arequipa has quickly become a destination for outdoors enthusiasts and adventure travelers. Experiencing Arequipa means exploring its rich colonial heritage but also getting outdoors for whitewater rafting, biking and relaxed exploration of the beautiful countryside.
Arequipa City Tour
for history & culture buffs
Arequipa City Tour
for history & culture buffs
Explore the history and beauty of Arequipa, known as the White City, through its extraordinary colonial architecture, presented by an expert local guide. The city's historic core is bursting with fascinating convents, manor houses, and churches built of intricately carved sillar, the local white volcanic stone. A detailed insider's city tour reveals the depths of Arequipa's wondrous, labyrinthine 16th-century Santa Catalina convent; 18th-century baroque mansion Casa Moral; and the 17th-century La Compañía Jesuit church, followed by a visit to the picturesque Yanahuara district and Arequipa's serene surrounding countryside.
Duration: 3,5 hrs, morning or afternoon
Whitewater Rafting on the Río Chili
for adventurers
Whitewater Rafting on the Río Chili
for adventurers
Just outside of Arequipa is the River Chili, prized for its class III & IV whitewater rafting runs. The river's narrow canyons are lined by rock walls and thick forest, demanding special rafts and expert guides to navigate its narrow passages – yet the river is also suitable for first-time rafters looking to experience the thrill of rafting.
Duration: 3, 5 hrs, morning or afternoon
Difficulty: low to moderate
Ideal season: April to November (closed from January to March)
Arequipa Countryside
for outdoors enthusiasts
Arequipa Countryside
for outdoors enthusiasts
Arequipa's beautiful rural countryside is only minutes away from the historic core of the city, yet in its peaceful relaxation it seems a world apart. Experience the campiña's unique atmosphere and period architecture, from “La Mansión del Fundador,” a gorgeous colonial mansion that belonged to the founder of Arequipa, and the early 17th-century water-powered mill in Sabandía to Yumina, a little-known archaeological site distinguished by its amphitheaters and terraces.
Duration: 4 hours
For more information about our complete set of activities in Arequipa and its surroundings, you can write us to travel@casa-andina.com
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