Location: Arequipa
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Things to do in Arequipa, Arequipa Region: The Best Architectural Buildings
In Peru's second-most populous city, aka "The White City," stunning colonial buildings made of pearly sillar stone vie for attention with the surrounding volcanoes and snow-capped peaks of the western Andes. Founded in 1540, it's a smorgasbord of mansions and museums. The top attraction, 215,000-square-foot Santa Catalina Monastery, is like its own city within a city, complete with fountains and cobblestone streets. Arequipa is the favorite base for visiting Colca Canyon and its massive condors.
Restaurants in Arequipa
1. Plaza de Armas
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4.5 based on 3,830 reviews
Serving as the focus of urban life and evening activities, this elegant grand square features graceful colonnades, swaying palms and lush gardens.
Reviewed By silviat197
Great place to enjoy a colonial architecture construction, nice coffee shops, restaurants and a beautiful cathedral as much as day and night.
2. Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
3. Palacio de Goyeneche
4. Casa del Moral
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4.0 based on 179 reviews
This meticulously restored 18th century mansion is filled with period furniture, paintings and sculptures. Its name is derived from the moral (mulberry) trees that grow in its courtyard.
5. Mirador De Sachaca
6. La Mansion del Fundador
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4.0 based on 389 reviews
