Panoramic views of Colca Canyon

Arequi, Arequi, Arequipa!

---

October 23rd 2011
Wed 19 We arrived in Arequipa and checked into the Wild Rover hostel (our third of the trip). We would have stayed somewhere a bit different, but i wanted the free t-shirt you get if you stay in all three. I wanted it bad. After checking in, we simply chilled out by the side of the pool in the sunshine and sipped on some ice cold beer and for some reason, one of the songs from Ferris Buelle ... read more

South America » Peru » Arequipa » Arequipa

---

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