Description

Arequipa is considered the second most important city in Peru, it is a picturesque place that combines the green field with the imposing presence of volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, such as El Misti, El Chanchani, El Pichu Pichu. Arequipa is called as the “white” city by the construction of houses with sillar a white volcanic stone species. Arequipa is located south-west of Peru, facing the Pacific Ocean. The weather is warm on the coast.

Tourism

Arequipa in Quechua “Ari-Quepay” (if you stay) which has a wide range of tourist attractions, from its architectural attractions such as temples, monasteries and mansions built with white ashlar stones, by passages, also the beauty of its countryside adds to the volcanic mountains (Misti, Chanchani, Pinchupichu,), forming part of the volcanic mountain range. Among the main attractions are the Cathedral of Arequipa, the temple and convent of the company of Jesus, the most important and impressive attraction is the “Colca Canyon” (it is a place of habitat of the Condor where you can observe the flight of the “Andean Condor”).

Gastronomy

The cuisine in Arequipa is very varied because it is distinguished by its quality and variety of flavors, its incredible preparation and its remarkable spiciness in its dressing. Among the most delicious dishes that I would not stop to try are; “Ocopa Arequipeña”; It is prepared based on a branch of huacatay, “chili mirasol”, yellow chili, peanuts, vanilla cookies or bread, evaporated milk, fresh cheese, garlic and spices. Stuffed hot pepper; is the original dish of Arequipa, It is made from “rocoto” (Peruvian hot pepper), minced meat, red onion, red hot ground pepper, roasted or ground peanuts, eggs, cheese, milk and other ingredients. Other typical dishes, such as “Cauchi”, “Chaque de Tripas”, “Solterito Arequipeño” (traditional dish from southern Peru, whose peculiar flavor is due to the use of local hot pepper and chili, among other tasty ingredients), “Chupe de Camarones” (soup of shrimps with milk, eggs, and oregano), “Cuy Chactado” (baked guinea pig), “Adobo Arequipeño” (Pork meat marinated in chicha and spices,cooked in pot).