San Lázaro Neighborhood

The most representative site of the old Arequipa is the Barrio de San Lázaro. It was the first neighborhood of the White City before its foundation in 1540, of an architectural beauty for its large houses, narrow streets, theaters, temples and Plaza de Armas made of ashlar.

According to the story, it was inhabited by the Yarabayas and other inhabitants of the highlands and the Puquina region. And later, because it was an inhabited land, the first Spaniards settled.

Once the city was founded, the Dominican monks built a hermitage, which years later became a parish. The Church that currently exists was the first chapel that the Spaniards built, and that has been completely renovated several times by the earthquakes. It has an elegant ashlar and is unique in Arequipa, with three eyes with bells and an empty eyelet.

The Santa Catalina Monastery

The convent of Santa Catalina is a small citadel built in clay and sillar with magnificent fresco paintings that occupy an area of 20 thousand square meters and is divided into four neighborhoods, trying to emulate the Arequipa urban layout of the first years of the Colony.

 Its architectural style is based on Spanish influence, but made with indigenous hands. Therefore, unlike other colonial public buildings, in Santa Catalina we can find the fusion of Spanish and indigenous elements, forming something original.

Canoeing in Arequipa

Canoeing in Arequipa is one of the adventure sports that Arequipa offers its visitors, for those looking for quiet emotions, live an adventure just 25 minutes from the Plaza de Armas de Arequipa, the Chili River is a river with little flow , but with many class II, III and IV rapids. Which makes it a technical river, fast and fun rafting on the Chili River, we invite you to live and be part of this exciting adventure.

The descent of the river is for a section of 6 km. (1: 30h to 2h, depending on the group with the largest time) in boats with capacity for 06 passengers (for safety and comfort of our passengers, we carry 5 passengers maximum per raft + 01 instructor guide (the captain).

The Colca Canyon

The Colca Valley is one of the deepest in the world and a popular destination to do trekking. In this valley inhabits the huge Andean lake, which can be seen from several viewpoints, such as Cruz del Condor. It is an area with green landscapes and several remote traditional villages where the terraces are cultivated typical of the Incas.

The Sabandia Windmill

This beautiful construction dates from the seventeenth century, which was forged in ashlar stone in its entirety. The importance of its design as its old age has managed to be considered as part of the Cultural Patrimony of the Nation, being considered as one of the many monuments of rural mestizo architecture of Arequipa.

The Sillar Quarries

Las Canteras de Añashuayco is a natural tourist attraction located northwest of the city of Arequipa. They are also known as the "Sillar Quarries". It is located in a ravine that extends for more than 18 kilometers. It is born at the foot of Chachani, one of the most important volcanoes of the famous White City, next to the Chili River.

The ancient architecture of Arequipa is known to be one of the most beautiful in Peru. As we mentioned, the sillar of quarries is the material with which most of its buildings have been built since 500 years ago.

The Viewpoint of Yanahuara

The viewpoint of Yanahuara, a group of beautiful sillar arches built during the 19th century, due to its location in the which is, is a must visit, because it allows admiring the beautiful white city of Arequipa, having a panoramic view of its three volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu. We can also observe engravings of illustrious people from the city of Arequipa.