The gorgeous Plaza de Armas

Arequipa and the Colca Canyon

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September 7th 2007
We have become somewhat attached to a little city in southern Peru called Arequipa. It´s actually the second largest city in Peru, after the smoggy, loud, congested, capital, Lima, and its often called the white city, because most of its buildings are made from a white volcanic stone. Arequipa is surrounded by 3 massive mountains which puncuate the skyline évery way you look. The city itself ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Colca Canyon

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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