Arequipa

La Nueva Palomino: an up-scale Picantería

Discover La Nueva Palomino, an upscale picantería in Yanahuara, Arequipa. Experience history, authentic flavors, and healing food crafted with care. Explore traditional techniques, from stone mills to fire cooking.

415 Arequipa Rural Families Will Have Bioclimatic Houses

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: 5 Peru Destinations Among Most Popular In South America

TripAdvisor recently published the most popular South American destinations and Peru made it to the list with five of them.

What it’s Like to Be Executive Director of Colca Lodge Spa and Hot Springs (Interview)

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...

Restaurant Review: Chaqchao

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.The...

The 5 Best Things to do in Arequipa

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...

A Guide to Arequipa’s Plazas

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,...

Thousands Of Children From Arequipa Are Part Of Sinfonía Por El Perú

The program Symphony for Peru, founded by the Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flores, welcomes a thousand children from the province of Arequipa who are...

Arequipa: A City of Contrasts

Arequipa is a city of clear blue skies and imposing buildings made from sillar that contrast with modern styles and colors. Arequipa is also...

Where To Snag Front Row Seats To Condors In Flight

Nowhere in Peru is better for watching condors in flight than the Colca Canyon. This impressive bird, with its black plumage and white neck,...

3 Peruvian Cities That Double As UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Three Peruvian cities have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, those that have maintained their colonial heritage despite the passage of time and...