Arequipa and the Colca Canyon

Arequipa is arguably Peru's most attractive city. It has fine, white colonial buildings, pretty squares and a skyline dominated by three volcanoes: El Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu.

A visit to Santa Catalina, a restored convent built in 1579, now open to the public after 400 years of seclusion, is a must. It offers a remarkable step back in time, beautifully refurbished with period furniture, cobbled streets and original colonial art work.

Our package also takes you to the spectacular Colca Canyon, the deepest canyon in the Americas and twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The scenery here is stunning and the area is home to vicuñas, llamas and the majestic condor. Some of the extensive Inca terraced fields that surround it are still in use.

Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008