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AREQUIPA 2017 Tour Operator Rates Arequipa Is, Next to Lima, the Country’S Quintessential Mestizo City AREQUIPA 2017 Tour Operator Rates Arequipa is, next to Lima, the country’s quintessential Mestizo city. Arequipa is the second-largest city of the country and lies at an altitude of AREQUIPA This is where different bloodlines, European, African, Asian and, 2,335 meters (7,661 ft.) above sea level; the snow-capped volcano El Misti of course, indigenous American fuse into one. The city’s location overlooks the city. The city has many Spanish colonial-era buildings made underlines this mix of cultures and races. It is located high up in the of sillar, a greyish white volcanic rock, from which it receives its nickname, Andean Mountains, though the Pacific coast is but a short drive away. La Ciudad Blanca (The White City). The city’s inhabitants are known for their independent personality traits. Other Peruvians perceive them as being slightly aloof, though Colca Canyon Arequipeños take a lot of pride in being different from the rest of the country. The historic center of Arequipa was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, in recognition of its architecture and historic integrity This is justified to a certain extent: their city is known for its creativity and culture. Mario Vargas Llosa, the famous Nobel Prize in Literature Did you know that it is more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the hails from this city and the delectable local cuisine was famous long United States? This colorful Andean valley with pre-Inca roots carved into before Lima’s restaurants and chefs propelled the country’s culinary the landscape by the Colca River is located about 100 miles (160 kilometers) traditions onto the world stage. The outside visitor cannot fail to be northwest of Arequipa. It is one of Peru’s most visited tourist destinations, enchanted by this delightful city. though it is so extensive that you come across relatively few other visitors. Why? The mix of sunny weather, elegant architecture, lush green agricultural terraces alternating with barren deserts and surreal- looking volcanoes keeping a watchful eye on it all. AREQUIPA 3 days / 2 nights DAY 01 DAY 02 DAY 03 Itinerary DAY 01 / AREQUIPA CITY Upon arrival at Arequipa airport, you will be square and was severely damaged twice in gallery, the Temple of the Third Order as The colonial district of Yanahuara driven to your hotel, where you can get some its history. In 1844 it was destroyed by a fire well as Fundación El Fierro which harbors a The traditional and quaint district of rest and lunch, before heading out to explore and in 1868, it was struck by an earthquake. craft market and museum. Like most other Yanahuara, which in its most historic parts Arequipa in the afternoon. During the 4-hour Much of what you can see today is a neo- constructions in Arequipa, this complex consists of a mix of narrow cobblestoned private Arequipa City Tour you will visit the classical reconstruction dating from the has suffered from earthquakes and major streets, old mansions constructed using following places: second half of the 19th century. modifications to the original structures. The volcanic sillar stone, and terraced orchards, church’s sculptures are masterpieces of 18th lies about 2 kilometers from the historical The Monastery of Santa Catalina The Main Square or Plaza de Armas century Arequipeño art and the splendid heart of the city. Its main square has a This monastery, founded in 1580, is run by This constitutes the heart of historic choir, made of intricately carved sillar stone, lookout point with very picturesque views of nuns of the Second Dominican Order. With Arequipa. The Cathedral lines the entire stands out in particular. Arequipa, the surrounding countryside and a size exceeding 20,000 square meters, it north side of this plaza. The two-storied the three volcanoes. housed up to 450 people but only about a arcades made of local sillar stone and neo- The polychrome Dome of the Compañia third of them were nuns from upper class classical style line the remaining three sides de Jesús Church Please make sure that you get to Arequipa families and the rest were their servants. of the square. This is probably one of the This church was constructed between 1595 no later than noon. Therefore, book your There are still about 20 nuns living in the most elegant town squares in Peru, due to a and 1698. Its interior consists of one main flights accordingly. The city tour starts at 2 northern corner of the complex; the rest combination of homogenous classical nave, two lateral wings, a high choir, a pm, or 3 pm at the very latest. Overnight at of the monastery is open to the public and architecture, the abundant palm trees, and sanctuary, and finely carved wooden altars the hotel of your choice in Arequipa city. probably the city’s most visited historical a unique view of the two spectacular, often covered with gold leaf. The sacristy harbors monument. snow-capped volcanoes. the chapel of San Ignacio, famous for its polychrome murals showing tropical fauna The Cathedral The Convent and Church of San Francisco and flora. The cloisters were built in the 18th The elegant Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa The church and convent of San Francisco century. occupies an entire side of the city’s main houses a library of 20,000 books, an art 3 AREQUIPA 3 days / 2 nights DAY 01 DAY 02 DAY 03 Itinerary DAY 02 / COLCA CANYON After an early breakfast, you will be picked and Chivay where you can experience the You will spend the night at your hotel of up at 8:00 a.m. for your trip to the Colca colorful market, the church, and enjoy a nice choice at the Colca Canyon. Canyon. buffet lunch. Above Chivay, at an elevation of 12,000 ft. (3,650 m.), agriculture gives way to The excursion includes a visit to the livestock raising, mainly alpacas and llamas, picturesque town of Yura, with stunning as well as some sheep and dairy cattle. views of the snow-covered Chachani and Misti volcanoes. You will also visit the high Below Chivay, the valley displays intensely altitude Pampa Cañahuas plateau, where you terraced landscapes, extending for many can appreciate wild vicuñas in their natural kilometers downstream. habitat. Next, you will visit the villages of Vischachani, La Pulpera, Callalli, Sibayo, 4 AREQUIPA 3 days / 2 nights DAY 01 DAY 02 DAY 03 Itinerary DAY 03 / SIGHTING CONDORS AT CRUZ DEL CONDOR The canyon is home to the Andean Condor You will appreciate the majesty of the Since the tour ends quite late in the (Vulturgryphus), a species that has been the condors at very close range. We then return afternoon, clients that wish to take focus of worldwide conservation efforts.The to Arequipa. On the way back, we visit the connecting flights out of Arequipa on the condors, which are a popular attraction, can small towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, same day should make sure that there be seen at close range as they fly past the Yanque as well as the scenic viewpoints is enough time for completing check-in canyon walls. at Antahuilque and Choquetico. At noon, and security procedures at the airport. we get to Chivay and have lunch and later All passengers have to be at the airport Therefore, this morning, after an early on visit the so-called El Mirador de los at least two hours before their flights breakfast, we take you to the Cruz del Condor Andes, affording a spectacular view of the depart. They are thus advised not to book (Condor’s Cross), a popular lookout point for surrounding volcanoes. We will get back to flights considered to leave too early, i.e. tourists where the usually reclusive condors Arequipa at approximately 4 p.m. You will immediately or shortly after the tour are commonly sighted. At this point the be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport. ends. canyon floor is 3,960 ft. (1,200 m.) below the Please note that a third night is not included rim of the canyon. in the tour. 5 AREQUIPA Arequipa - Colca 3 days / 2 nights 2017 RATES & INCLUSIONS HOTEL 1 PAX 2 PAX 3 PAX LIBERTADOR AREQUIPA & CASITA DEL COLCA USD$ 765.00 USD$ 465.00 - LIBERTADOR AREQUIPA & ARANWA COLCA USD$ 620.00 USD$ 395.00 - LIBERTADOR AREQUIPA & COLCA LODGE USD$ 610.00 USD$ 390.00 USD$360.00* CASA ANDINA PRIVATE COLLECTION AREQUIPA & USD$ 765.00 USD$ 470.00 - CASITA DEL COLCA CASA ANDINA PRIVATE COLLECTION AREQUIPA & USD$ 640.00 USD$ 405.00 - ARANWA COLCA CASA ANDINA PRIVATE COLLECTION & COLCA LODGE USD$ 630.00 USD$ 400.00 USD$ 355.00* UPGRADE FOR PRIVATE COLCA CANYON TOUR USD$ 375.00 USD$ 165.00 USD$ 90.00* Included Not included PRICES PER PERSON *AN EXTRA BED WILL BE ADDED TO THE ROOM • Airport transfer – round trip • 2d/1n Colca Canyon tour • Lunch on Day 1 (Day 1 & Day 3) (Group Tour) • Dinners • Afternoon City Tour on Day 1 • Breakfast on Days 2 and 3 • Airfares to and from Arequipa (Private tour) • Lunch on Days 2 & 3 • 1 night at a hotel in Arequipa 6 Let your story begin www.mountainlodgesofperu.com PERU +51 84243636 EUROPE +44 (0) 800 014 8886 [email protected] NORTH AMERICA 1 877 491 5261 AUSTRALIA 1 800 445 497 BRAZIL 0 800 891 5372.
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