Arequipa, named the "Ciudad Blanca"
(White City) because of its many beautiful buildings made of ashlar (Chachani's
petrified volcanic ash), is nestled between the sea and the mountains in
southern Peru. It rests 2,336 meters above sea level on the foothills of
three volcanoes-Chachani, Pichu Pichu and Misti.
The population of the region (approximately
600,000) reflects Arequipa's rich heritage with its mixture of white, mestizo
and aboriginal peoples. Arequipa became Charlotte's first Sister City in
1962.
Industry in Arequipa is predominantly
tourist-related because of the geographical diversity and historical importance
of the region. Arequipa also functions as a critical center for communications,
economic growth, and cultural and political leadership in Peru. Other products
of the region include primarily textiles, agrarian goods and metallurgical
products for which Arequipa has been working progressively to create international
markets.
- Map of Peru
- Department of Arequipa
- Plaza de Armas
- Cathedral
- Arequipa countryside
- The beaches
- Adventure Sports
- Handicrafts
- Gastronomy
- Museums
Other pictures
| Monastery of Saint Catherine | Pampa Cañahuas |
| The body of Juanita | Cruz del Condor |
| The mansion of the Founder | The Condor |