Arequipa City Tour – White City

Tomorrow:

• Plaza de Armas: Start the tour in the emblematic Plaza de Armas, surrounded by impressive colonial buildings and a central fountain. This space is the heart of Arequipa’s urban and social life.
• Arequipa Cathedral: Visit the majestic cathedral that dominates the square, an outstanding example of neoclassical architecture built with ashlar.
• Santa Catalina Monastery: Explore this vast religious complex founded in 1579, which encompasses narrow streets, squares and gardens, offering a unique insight into monastic life in colonial times.

Noon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant: Enjoy Arequipa gastronomy at one of the nearby traditional restaurants, tasting typical dishes such as rocoto relleno or adobo.
  Afternoon:
• Andean Sanctuary Museum: Learn about the history of the “Lady of Ampato” or “Momia Juanita”, a young Inca girl sacrificed more than 500 years ago, whose remains are exhibited in this museum.
• Mirador de Yanahuara: Travel to the district of Yanahuara to enjoy panoramic views of the city and surrounding volcanoes from this viewpoint, adorned with ashlar arches and engraved phrases.
• San Lázaro neighborhood: Conclude the tour walking through this charming neighborhood, considered the oldest in Arequipa, with narrow streets, large ashlar houses and picturesque squares that reflect the essence of the city.

This itinerary will allow you to appreciate the historical, cultural and architectural richness of Arequipa in a single day, giving you a memorable experience in the White City.