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Sunday, June 21, 2026

PERU: The White City of Arequipa

Arequipa is a colonial city in southern Peru.

It sits at about 2,335 metres (7,660 feet) above sea level and is surrounded by 3 volcanoes.

It is often called the “White City” because many of its historic buildings are made from white sillar, a pale volcanic stone created from eruptions of the volcanoes.

The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its Spanish colonial architecture, large plazas, and churches.