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November 7th 2010

After a night of celebrating back in Cuzco, we take a morning flight to Arequipa. Peru’s second most important city after Lima, Arequipa is more a traditional colonial style city and more laid back pace in comparison with the capital.

Arequipa has its nickname, “the White City.” as was built from a very light coloured volcanic rock. The main plaza is filled with cafés and nearby cathedral is a main feature to this quaint city, we also visit the Convent of Santa Catalina.

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Curtis Braganza
My name is Curtis, hailing from the beautiful countryside of Buckinghamshire on the outskirts of London, England. In 2012 I completed 4 months traveling across South America through Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Peru. Since travelling around South America haven't looked back since and have found out that travelling is his true passion in life. Read more about my journey here. ... full info
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