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Arequipa

The department of Arequipa begins in the coastal desert and then climbs the Andes, reaching great altitude at the snow covered peaks and at its volcanoes. Arequipa, known as the White City for its beautiful white walls of sillar, a volcanic stone, of Mount Chachani, Mount Misti. The downtown of the city, placed on the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO, features Mixed Baroque churches and mansions from the Colonial Period like the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful patios, plazas and the irresistible Arequipa cuisine is the perfect complement to the visit.

ALTITUDE
- Arequipa (2335 masl / 7333 fasl)

CLIMATE
The city of Arequipa has a semi-arid and temperate climate with a maximum temperature of 21.7ºC (71ºF) and a minimum of 6.9ºC (44.4ºF). The rainy season starts in January and ends in March

AREQUIPA CITY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:

- Main Square, city of Arequipa
- Cathedral, city of Arequipa
- Iglesia de La Compañía and complex (The Church of the Company of Jesus Christ)
- Iglesia de San Francisco and complex (Church of Saint Francis)
- Monasterio de Santa Catalina (Saint Kathleen Monastery)
- Iglesia San Agustín (Saint Augustine Church)
- Iglesia La Merced (Mercy Church)

City Museums:

- Museo Arqueológico de la Universidad de San Agustín
- Museo de Arqueología de la Universidad Católica de Santa María de Arequipa (University of Santa María de Arequipa Archeological Museum).
- Yanahuara Lookout was built in the nineteenth century and is composed of a series of sillar stone arches where the words of famous Arequipa citizens have been engraved. This spot is a wonderful view point of the city and Mount Misti volcano.