‘The White City’ of Arequipa, Peru

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For the adventurous traveller in search of an ideal climate, picturesque scenery and historically interesting architecture, Arequipa, Peru, should figure prominently on any itinerary. Called La Ciudad Blanca or ‘the White City’, Arequipa is a distinctive ensemble of stunning buildings constructed out of sillar (white volcanic rock). It is located in the south of the country and surrounded by three towering snow-capped peaks. It is also a short trip from the two deepest canyons in the world.

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