http://www.arequipatravel.com Arequipa Tourism Arequipa Hotels Colca Canyon Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:41:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Church of Saint Francis First block of Calle Zela. Telephone: (054) 22-3048. Church visiting hours: Mon. - Sat. 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Sundays 7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Convent visiting hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00 A.M. - 12:30 ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/church-of-saint-francis-and-complex-arequipa/ Arequipa is Peru’s second largest, with a population of approximately 1’000,000. However, it has the feel of a small town, with the centre being compact and containing most areas of interest. Away from the centre, the city rapidly becomes residential, although there are a few sights worth visiting.The city ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/city-of-arequipa-the-white-city-arequipa/ The city of Arequipa and the nearby Colca Canyon are firmly established stops on the tourist trail in Peru. However, the region has far more to offer the visitor than just this, from stunning scenery in the world's deepest canyon - The Cotahuasi Canyon - to the amazing Valley ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/arequipa-tourism-trips/ Yanahuara: A traditional district located about two kilometers from downtown. It is an old, established village - which today is part of the city - of Indians from the valley of the nearby Chili River. It has colorful narrow and aged side streets, houses with family orchards and a ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/main-tourist-attractiveness-of-arequipa-peru/ Air connections The easiest way of getting to Arequipa is by plane, and there is a modern, pleasant airport 10 kilometres from the centre of town. There is a flat fee of $3.50 for a taxi to and from the airport. There are several daily flights to Lima, Cusco, Juliaca ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/getting-here-in-arequipa/ Arequipa has a strong culinary tradition, and there are a wide variety of local dishes available. Soups are particularly popular, and are often very tasty and are a meal in themselves. Additionally, Rocoto Relleno (stuffed spicy pepper) is another local favourite well worth trying, although make sure you specify if ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/places-to-eat-restaurants-meals-in-arequipa/ Bars, clubs and discos For a large city, Arequipa does not have a very active night scene. However, things have picked up in recent years, and there are now a number of good bars and clubs open most days of the week. However, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays still tend to ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/arequipa-nightlife-bars-clubs-and-discos-in-arequipa/ Jan 6 Los Reyes de Tiabaya, where families visit the district of Tiabaya to shake the pear trees. Feb 3 Festival of Virgen de la Candelaria in Cayma and Characato, where fireworks are set off the night before. Feb (second half) Carnaval Arequipeño, where a carnival queen is chosen, and there are ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/festivals-in-arequipa-peru/ Alpaca Possibly the world capital for alpaca production, Arequipa is an excellent place to buy alpaca clothing. Good quality items are available cheaper than in Cusco or Lima, as most of the firms are based in Arequipa. Bear in mind that even for the best items, the quality is ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/things-to-take-home-of-arequipa-peru/ The Colca Canyon is a beautiful part of Peru offering stunning scenery and one of the best opportunities to see condors in the wild. Originally, the area was inhabited by the Collaguas and the Cabanas, and the Incas also occupied the area for a short time. The Collaguas were an ... http://www.arequipatravel.com/colca-canyon-information/