Circuits, hotels, excursions and transfers in Arequipa.
Arequipa is a city of volcanic sillar stone at the foot of the Misti volcano, with a historic centre declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Santa Catalina Monastery, the colonial mansions and a cuisine of its own give the destination a strongly urban and cultural profile.
The destination also includes the Colca Canyon, with the village of Chivay as a base and the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint as its great landmark. In a programme it works as a stop of two to three nights in the southern Andes, between Lima, Cusco and Puno, and as a gateway to the Colca.
The city receives sunshine almost all year round, with cool nights because of the altitude. The dry season, approximately from April to November, is the most stable for the Colca and the viewpoints; between December and March there are rains, above all in the canyon and the high areas. Condors are best seen first thing in the morning.
Arequipa is suited to corporate meetings and medium-sized incentive groups, supported by an established urban offer of hotels and restaurants in the centre; for large congresses, capacity should be checked with the local supplier. The Colca, by contrast, is suitable only for small groups, because of its limited accommodation and its altitude.
Credible experiences include an exclusive guided visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, a dinner in a colonial mansion in the centre, an Arequipa cookery class and sunrise at the Cruz del Cóndor. The hot springs and the terraced landscapes of the Colca valley serve as a quiet close for small groups.
Access is via Arequipa airport (AQP), with domestic connections; air operations should be checked by season. By land it is reached from Cusco, Puno and the southern coast on long journeys. The Colca is reached by road from the city to Chivay, on a journey of several hours with high-altitude passes.
Plan 2 to 3 nights in the city and one or two more if the Colca is included. Combines with Cusco, Puno and Lake Titicaca, and suits cultural and gastronomic markets. Acclimatise in Arequipa before climbing to the Colca, and inform the client of the altitude when putting the itinerary together.
Recommended stay: 2 to 3 nights in Arequipa, plus 1 night in Chivay if the Colca is included.
Access via Arequipa airport (AQP) or by road from Cusco, Puno and the southern coast.
Arequipa is at about 2,300 m a.s.l.; Chivay is above 3,500 m and the route to the Colca crosses passes of more than 4,000 m: allow for acclimatisation.
Frequent sunshine and a dry climate for much of the year; the rainy season runs from December to March.
Combines with Cusco, Puno and Lake Titicaca on the southern Andean circuit.
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