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Arequipa
Peru · AQP
White volcanic stone city beneath a perfect cone.
About
Arequipa is a city in southern Peru and the capital of Arequipa Province and the Department of Arequipa. With a projected population of 1,195,700 in 2025, it is the country's second most populous city after Lima. It is the official seat of the Constitutional Court of Peru and is known as the "Legal Capital of Peru".
Source: Wikipedia — Arequipa (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan70°F17d wet
- Feb68°F21d wet
- Mar68°F17d wet
- Apr72°F3d wet
- May74°F0d wet
- Jun73°F0d wet
- Jul73°F0d wet
- Aug74°F0d wet
- Sep75°F0d wet
- Oct75°F1d wet
- Nov74°F1d wet
- Dec73°F6d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
gazebos cannon of the cocaFrom $12 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Colca Canyon Tour 2 DaysFrom $45 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Colca Full-Day Tour from ArequipaFrom $193 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tour Colca Full Day Promotional PriceFrom $22 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Airport pick up and City Tour (PRIVATE TOUR)From $52 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Transfer Between Arequipa's Airport and HotelsFrom $35 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), about 4.5 mi away.
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