A total of 415 rural families living in poverty in the Arequipa region will have “Sumaq Wasi” bioclimatic homes, as part of the Multi-Sector Plan before Frosts 2019, called “Operación Abrigo”, announced the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS).
TripAdvisor recently published the most popular South American destinations and Peru made it to the list with five of them.
In order to find out more about what it’s like to run a successful and highly-regarded business near Arequipa, I sat down for a conversation with Alonso Burgos, the executive director of Colca Lodge Spa and Hot Springs. “I feel […]
If you’re looking for amazing, locally sourced chocolate, look no further. Chaqchao makes all organic, stone-ground, and handmade chocolate that is to die for. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”510″ gal_title=”Chaqchao”] The name Chaqchao is a play on the Quechua word for chewing combined […]
Arequipa, Peru: the capital of alpacas and so-called “White City.” Famous for excellent food, incredible views, interesting history and great hikes. Here’s what to expect when visiting Arequipa. 1. Get local at the San Camilo Market It is in the […]
If you’re passing through Arequipa, definitely take time to experience the city’s unique plazas and neighborhoods. And if you’re not sure where to start, here is a summary of our favorites after living in this lovely city for two years. […]
If you’re passing through Arequipa, definitely take time to experience the city’s unique plazas and neighborhoods. And if you’re not sure where to start, here is a summary of our favorites after living in this lovely city for two years. […]
The program Symphony for Peru, founded by the Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flores, welcomes a thousand children from the province of Arequipa who are in a risky situation. This program welcomes children starting at age 5 to age 15, but […]
Arequipa is a city of clear blue skies and imposing buildings made from sillar that contrast with modern styles and colors. Arequipa is also a city of art and culture, where traces can still be felt of the early commercial […]
Nowhere in Peru is better for watching condors in flight than the Colca Canyon. This impressive bird, with its black plumage and white neck, takes wing early in the morning, displaying itself to watching admirers. The Colca Canyon The Colca […]
