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Arequipa - Colca Canyon

The city of Arequipa is the 3rd largest city in Peru and one of major importance in southern Peru. It is the capital of the province & department of Arequipa, and is commonly known as "The White City" for its numerous and magnificent temple constructions, convents, homes and palaces using white stone. This white rock is originally of volcanic origin and is intricately sculpted. It is a picturesque place that combines the beauty of the green countryside with the overwhelming presence of volcanoes and snow-covered mountains. It has an excellent climate with almost 300 days of sunshine per year and a defining blue sky. In addition, the city offers exquisite cuisine, beautiful countryside with lovely spots for picnicking & camping.

It can be seen majestic volcanoes in the Colca valley, and there are many exciting outdoor challenges & adventures in the Colca Canyon. There are a lot of natural reserves and lovely places in the city where tourists can enjoy and share the cuisine delights; the Colca Canyon is also a haven for adventure sports fans. In the Colca Valley there are 14 villages that have been preserved since those early colonial times, which the Spaniards used to settle the ancient Collagua & Cabana peoples, who had previously been scattered around the region. The visitors to the Colca Canyon will surely be fascinated by the narrow streets and richly decorated churches. It has a good hotel infrastructure, numerous aerial connections along with train stops from Cusco & Puno.