About Arequipa

Arequipa is considered Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity by UNESCO and the second important city but of the country, located to the south from Peru to 17°32 ' of west longitude and 16°24 ' of South length, , it is located in one side of the Occidental Mountain range of the Andes.

Arequipa is considered The White City by its monumental constructions in sillar, our city is to 2350 msnm and is surrounded by three majestic volcanos the Misti, the Chachani and the Pichu Pichu, and also the waters of the Rio Chili crosses the city.

Founded the 15 of August of 1540. Arequipa is to date one of but the prosperous cities of Peru, mixes cosy of architecture and countryside, a full city of traditions and customs.

Arequipa opens its arms to all visitor and hopes that his stay in our city is very pleasant and comfortable.

Location

The department of Arequipa located in the South coast of Peru and is of greater coastal extension, but most of its territory occupies the Peruvian mountain range, is by which Arequipa offers a great variety of natural beauties to the visitors.

By the north it limits with Ica, Ayacucho and Apurímac, by the south with Moquegua, the east with Cusco and Puno and by the West with the Pacific Ocean.

Arequipa in Numbers

Climate

The climate of Arequipa is dry, tempering during the cold day and by the nights, with a temperature that is variable between 23°C and 7°C. In the city of Arequipa the sun shines almost practically all the year and in the months of January and February moderate rains usually appear.

In the high zones but of the department the cold one is but intense reaching you accustom until 0° C that's why we recommended to every visitors to take the security precautions.

Temperature