The mountains in the background

Arequipa

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July 26th 2007
"The White City", Peru´s second-largest city is certainly the prettiest I have seen so far. The main plaza especially and the surrounding area is pretty old with lots of really good shops and restaurants, intricate Churches, and colonial houses. One of the first places I have visited where you can see tourism is big business. One of the frequently seen views of the city is of the Cathedral on t ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more