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AREQUIPA PERUFORLESS Travel Guide AREQUIPA PERUFORLESS Travel Guide A guide to the buzzing, culturally rich city of Arequipa, written by the travel experts at Peru For Less AREQUIPA - PERUFORLESS TRAVEL GUIDE INTRODUCTION | PAGE 3 INDEX GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE | PAGE 4 DEMOGRAPHICS AND STATISTICS | PAGE 5 TRANSPORTATION | PAGE 6 HISTORY | PAGE 8 ATTRACTIONS | PAGE 9 COLCA CANYON | PAGE 11 MUSEUMS | PAGE 12 SHOPPING | PAGE 13 HOTELS | PAGE 13 RESTAURANTS | PAGE 14 NIGHTLIFE | PAGE 17 CULTURAL CALENDAR | PAGE 18 ACTIVITIES | PAGE 19 HEALTH AND SAFETY | PAGE 21 WWW.LATINAMERICAFORLESS.COM | WWW.PERUFORLESS.COM | © LATIN AMERICA FOR LESS LLC 2012 2 AREQUIPA - PERUFORLESS TRAVEL GUIDE Introduction to Arequipa “WHEN THE MOON SEPARATED FROM THE EARTH, IT LEFT BEHIND AREQUIPA.” As this local refrain eloquently suggests, Arequipa dazzles the onlooker with its characteristic pearly white colonial buildings made of volcanic sillar stone. From the shimmering white Baroque churches, monasteries, and mansions to the white sandy rolling hills surrounding the city, it is no wonder Arequipa is known as the White City. A serene metropolis blessed by a famously benign climate and eternal sunshine, Arequipa boasts the beauty of its palm tree-lined plazas, countless lovingly preserved colonial era constructions, and a proudly presented regional cuisine that is venerated throughout the country. Not far from the historic center - declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 – are the rolling green hills of the campiña, a verdant expanse characterized by Incan agricultural terraces, rich farmlands, and traditional country living. Situated beneath the towering gaze of snow-capped volcano Misti, and within easy reach of one of the world’s deepest canyons – Colca, home of the majestic Condor – Peru’s second most populous city is unlike any other and arguably the most attractive in the southern region. WWW.LATINAMERICAFORLESS.COM | WWW.PERUFORLESS.COM | © LATIN AMERICA FOR LESS LLC 2012 3 AREQUIPA - PERUFORLESS TRAVEL GUIDE Arequipa Geography and Climate Arequipa Geography The city of Arequipa is located approximately 627 miles (1,009 km) from Lima. Surrounding the department of Arequipa are Ica and Ayacucho to the northwest, Cusco and Apurimac to the north, Puno to the east, Moquegua to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean as a border to the west. As Arequipa is situated between the desert coastal region and the western foothills of the Andes, the territory is mountainous yet characterized by sweeping, low altitude plains, which are made fertile by the thick layers of volcanic lava from past eruptions. The urban area of Arequipa rests at a comfortable altitude of 6,737 ft (2,328 meters), making it the ideal place to acclimatize before heading off to the more dramatic elevations of Cusco or Puno. The three impressive conical volcanoes present in Arequipa are Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu, all of which are snow-capped at some point during the year if not year round, and whose summits tower around 19,680 ft (6,000 m). Major rivers in the region are the Ocoña, Yauca, Camaná and Quilca (or Chili). Arequipa Climate Arequipa’s year round pleasant climate is legendary. Due to its geographical position and particular topography, the region enjoys low humidity, mid-high temperatures, and more than 300 days of sun annually. With a record of 4000 hours of sun exposure per year, it is easy to see why Arequipa has earned its title of the ‘City of Eternal Blue Sky’. AREQUIPA SUMMER Also the “wet season,” summer is between December and March. Thankfully, the wet season here is much milder than other Andean highland regions, and clouds generally tend to gather in the late afternoon, followed by a gentle WWW.LATINAMERICAFORLESS.COM | WWW.PERUFORLESS.COM | © LATIN AMERICA FOR LESS LLC 2012 4 AREQUIPA - PERUFORLESS TRAVEL GUIDE rain as opposed to a downpour and thunderstorms. Temperatures during summer reach a maximum of 77°F (25°C) and rarely fall below 50°F (10°C). AREQUIPA WINTER Essentially June and July, winter sees average temperatures of 50°F (10°C). Again, the low humidity – around 27% - means the sensation of cold is less intense than in more humid regions of Peru. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE WEATHER BEFORE YOUR TRIP! Check out the latest conditions and forecasts with weather.com’s trip planner. Arequipa Demographics and Statistics POPULATION: 844 407 hab. URBAN AREA: 783,165 GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA: 821,692 distributed throughout 19 districts. GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA: 2,923.53 km2 TOTAL DEPARTMENT AREA: 63,345 km2 ETHNIC BACKGROUND: Predominantly Mestizo (mixed) and Indigenous WWW.LATINAMERICAFORLESS.COM | WWW.PERUFORLESS.COM | © LATIN AMERICA FOR LESS LLC 2012 5 AREQUIPA - PERUFORLESS TRAVEL GUIDE Arequipa Transportation Getting to Arequipa BY PLANE The Aeropuerto Internacional Rodríguez Ballón (Tel. +51 (54) 443464 or 443458) is located in the district of Cerro Colorado, about 4 miles (7 kilometers) northwest of the city. The airport has daily domestic connections to Lima, Cusco, Juliaca, and Tacna, as well as international connections to various cities in Chile and flights to Bolivia com- ing soon. Flights to/from Lima take around an hour and 30 minutes to/from Cusco, and 25 minutes to/from Juliaca and Tacna. Airlines servicing the airport are LanPeru (Tel. +51 (1) 213 8200; www.lanperu.com) and Star Peru (Tel. +51 (1) 705- 9000; www.starperu.com). A domestic departure tax of S/. 12.28 must be paid before boarding, and this is payable at the airport payment teller window. A taxi from the airport to downtown hotels costs around S/.15 (or $5), while a shared colectivo service costs ap- proximately S/.6 ($2) per person. BY BUS A large number of bus companies travel in and out of Arequipa from all different parts of the region, including Chile and Bolivia. Avoid confusion by asking if your bus departs from Terminal or Terrapuerto. A taxi to and from the downtown area is a 5 minute drive from both, and costs around S/.6 ($2). The inter-provincial bus station Terminal Terrestre is located on Avenida Andres Avelina Caceres, about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) south of downtown Arequipa. From here you can take buses going to other cities in the highlands, such as Cusco (10 hours) and Puno (6 hours), as well as coastal cities like Ica (14 hours) and Lima (17 hours). Located nearby is the newer Terrapuerto Internacional Arequipa, on Avenida Arturo Ibáñez. From here you can travel to destinations within the country, as well as to Santiago de Chile, La Paz, and Buenos Aires, among other international sites. We recommend the following bus companies because they are safe and run on time. CRUZ DEL SUR Tel. +51 (54) 427375 www.cruzdelsur.com.pe WWW.LATINAMERICAFORLESS.COM | WWW.PERUFORLESS.COM | © LATIN AMERICA FOR LESS LLC 2012 6 AREQUIPA - PERUFORLESS TRAVEL GUIDE OLTURSA Tel. +51 (54) 423152 www.oltursa.com.pe ORMEÑO Tel. +51 (54) 424 113 www.grupo-ormeno.com.pe Arequipa’s bus stations have been known to attract thieves and therefore travelers are advised to pay very close attention to their belongings at all times. It is advisable to opt for the more exclusive and safer bus companies recommended above. A departure tax of a few soles is required, and a staff member is usually stationed at the entrance to the departure platform to check your ticket and ensure you have paid. Generally departure tax stalls are found next to or in front of this exit, within the main terminal. It can also get very cold during bus journeys, so be sure to bring a coat, scarf, and/or thick socks to wear during the journey, especially when traveling eastward to destinations like Puno or Cusco. Getting Around Arequipa Because Arequipa is so compact, with streets laid out in a grid-like pattern that radiate out from the Plaza, most of the city’s chief attraction can be reached on foot, or at most with a short taxi ride. Other sites of visitor interest, including inner-city restaurants, are found in the blocks immediately north of the plaza. WWW.LATINAMERICAFORLESS.COM | WWW.PERUFORLESS.COM | © LATIN AMERICA FOR LESS LLC 2012 7 AREQUIPA - PERUFORLESS TRAVEL GUIDE TAXI Taxis are inexpensive and plentiful, easily hailed on the street, and essential at night. Trips within the center shouldn’t cost more than S/3 ($1) if hailed on the street, while privately called secure taxis will cost a fraction more. If you are leaving from your hotel ask reception to arrange a taxi for you, otherwise we recommend the following companies. TURISMO AREQUIPEÑA: 458-888, 459-090 http://www.taxiturismo.com.pe/index.html TURISMO IMPERIAL: 250-575 INCA TOUR: 422-121 TURISMO CAYMA: 458-989 History of Arequipa Archaeological findings suggest that the fertile valley where Arequipa is now situated was first occupied by pre-Incan groups around 5000-6000 BC. These nomadic peoples dedicated themselves to hunting and gathering, fishing, and the domestication of highland camelids. Later, as they began to settle down in the area, they developed agricultural practices. It was during this period that they constructed important irrigation canals, or acequias, in the Chili River Valley. Villages from these pre-Incan times, such as those in the districts of Paucarpata and Sabandia, are still in use today by many local farmers. LEGEND HAS IT THAT THE FOURTH INCA, MAYTAC CAPAC, WAS TRAVELING THROUGH THE VALLEY AROUND 1170 AND WAS SO TAKEN BY ITS BEAUTY THAT HE ORDERED HIS RETINUE TO STOP, SAY- ING, “ARI, QUIPAY,” WHICH EFFECTIVELY TRANSLATES TO “YES, WE STAY HERE.” THE INCA THEN SET ABOUT DIVIDING UP THE LAND BETWEEN 3,000 FAMILIES, WHO WENT ON TO FOUND THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF YANAHUARA, CAIMA, TIABYA, AND PAUCARPATA, AMONG OTHERS. DUR- ING THE 15TH CENTURY THE REGION SERVED AS AN IMPORTANT SUPPLIER OF AGRARIAN PROD- UCTS TO THE INCA EMPIRE.
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