Arequipa

Arequipa is the capital and largest city of the Arequipa Department. It is has also been the cradle of outstanding intellectual, political and religious
the second most important city in Peru (only surpassed by Lima, the figures in the country.22 In the Republican era, City of the free of
capital), as well as the seat of the Constitutional Court and the "Legal Arequipa. "6
Capital of Peru". The "White City", is the second most populated city in Its historical center extends over an area of 332 hectares23 and has been
Peru only after Lima, reaching the year 969,284 inhabitants according to declared by Unesco as a "Cultural Heritage of Humanity" .24 The historical
projections of the INEI. and monumental heritage that it houses and its diverse scenic and
Arequipa is an important industrial and commercial center of Peru, 18 and cultural spaces make it a receiving city of National and international
is considered as the second industrial city of the country.19 Among its tourism. In its historic center, the viceregal and republican religious
industrial activity are the manufactured products and the textile architecture is a product of a mixture of Spanish and indigenous
production of camel-wool wool with export quality. The city maintains characteristics, 25 which formed a stylistic school called "Escuela
close commercial ties with Chile, Bolivia and Brazil [citation needed] and Arequipea" 26 whose influence reached as far as Potos, Bolivia.
with the cities connected through the Ferrocarril del Sur, as well as with
the port of Matarani.
The city was founded on August 15, 1540, under the name of "Villa
Hermosa of Our Lady of the Assumption" in the name of the marquis
Francisco Pizarro and on September 22, 1541, the monarch Charles V in
Royal Decree orders it to be called "City of Arequipa". In the viceregal
period it acquired importance due to its outstanding economic role, 18
and is characterized by the fidelismo towards the Spanish Crown,
receiving titles like "Very Noble and Very Loyal" and the one of
"Fidelsima" on the part of the crown. In the Republican history of Peru,
the city has been the focus of popular, civic and democratic rebellions. It
 Tourist Place
1- Plaza de Armas:
Considered one of the most beautiful squares of the continent,
surrounded by imposing granite columns and three ancient churches
projected in colonial times: The Cathedral, the Company Church and the
Church of Our Lady of Mercy.
One of the tourist attractions in Arequipa that captivates both by day,
with its busy activity and numerous restaurants full of public under its
portals, as at night when its majestic monuments light up acquiring
orange tones.
2- Church and Complex of the Company:
Jewel of religious architecture located on one side of the Plaza de Armas,
a building erected in 1590 that stands out for its white stone walls and the
beautiful set of reliefs that decorate its baroque faade.
When visiting it is also recommended to appreciate its lateral facade, less
magnificence than the main, but also rich in reliefs and details. In the
interior is a pause in the Chapel of San Ignacio, a beautiful display of art
decorating Arequipa, with colorful ornaments that recreate a tropical
atmosphere. They complete complementing the attractions of the
complex, the two cloisters in the back.
3- San Lzaro neighborhood:
The oldest neighborhood in Arequipa, located no more than 500 meters
from the Plaza de Armas, a magical area of small squares and narrow
alleys of black cobblestones, surrounded by white sillar architectures,
whose walls hang pots of geraniums and lanterns.
Within the area are its narrow alleys, such as Callejn Violn with its
characteristic entrance arch, Callejn Cristales without sidewalks, Callejn
Bayoneta with its narrowness and the Naval Combat Callejn, under
which is the Plazoleta de Camporredondo with its Simple Church of Three
Bells.
4- Monastery of Santa Catalina:
One of the most famous tourist places in Arequipa, a veritable citadel of
20,000 mt2 founded in 1579, which serves as the convent of the nuns of
the Order of St. Catherine of Siena.
Its attractiveness comes from the beauty of its architecture, being
considered the best reflection of the splendor of Peru Virreinal, a work in
white and rosy sillar, with a set of narrow alleys and narrow streets
surrounded by arcades, that make way through splendid Patios, cloisters,
gardens, squares and the old facilities of the whole. More information
about the site of the Monastery.
5- The Tambos:
They correspond to several constructions that were constructed along the
roads, in the period of the colony, to serve of places of rest and resupply
between extensive commercial routes. In Arequipa there were many,
most of them located in the vicinity of the Bolognesi Bridge, which was
once the gateway to caravans of muleteers who arrived in the city.
Nowadays many of these structures have been recovered and restored,
serving as dwellings, being among them, Tambo the Cabezona, Bronze
Tambo and Tambo Matadero.
6 - Villa Hermosa de Yanahuara:
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Arequipa is the beautiful
Mirador de Yanahuara, a terrace surrounded by stone arcades, which
serves as a platform to enjoy spectacular views of the White City and its
three snowy volcanoes: Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu.
To get to the place you must travel 2 kilometers from the historic center
of Arequipa, an ideal stroll for sunset, which can be complemented by the
visit to the picturesque village, characteristic of its religious buildings,
narrow cobbled streets of Andalusian style and old mansions Con The
sillar technique.
7- Villa de Cayma:
Dubbed the Balcony of Arequipa, for the beautiful views that are obtained
towards the White City, corresponds to a place of height located to 3
kilometers of the historical center of the city, recognized by the beauty of
its colonial architectures. Between its constructions, it emphasizes the old
Church San Miguel Arcngel, religious temple that hides jewels of painting
of the Cusquea School, with a series of works of art with motifs related
to the miracles of the Virgin.
Another of the tourist attractions of Villa de Cayma, corresponds to the
possibility of practicing bird sports
 DISHES

Stuffed hot pepper

Chairo
Shrimp soup.
Pebre
Spicy Shrimp
Ocopa Arquipea
locro
Shrimp soup
Malaya Frita
Dressing
Arequipeo Buuelos
Cheese Cauche
Camotillo
Notary
Articulated Cassava
Potato cake
Patient's Sarza
Cuy Chactado
Palta Fills
Easter broth
Matasquita
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Rachi de Panza
Cuy Chacado: Typical dish of Arequipa
Bacon of Heaven
White broth
Choclo's cake
Frozen cheese
Chochoca (broth)
Single Cheese
Ground Chuo (broth)
Pumpkin Squares
Lacayote omelette
Pork rind
Pumpkin Aji
Bean Aji or Bean Spice
Aji of Lacayote soup