
Known as the “White City,” this place has buildings made from sillar, a white volcanic stone. Its beautiful colonial structures attract many visitors. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site. Stunning snowy mountains and volcanoes, including Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu, surround the city. It is also near the Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons.
The Arequipa department has many different landscapes. It features Andean valleys, nature reserves, and beautiful scenery. This makes it an interesting place to visit.