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Arequipa, Home away from Home

Joe — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:42:47 +0000

Arequipa, Peru’s second city and location of its Constitutional Court was home base for a significant part of my trip. Its mild climate, manageable size, affordability, world heritage-listed historic centre, volcano backdrop and South America’s best food made the city … Continue reading →

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Plaza de Armas, Arequipa’s Splendid Main Square

Joe — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:00:40 +0000

Pigeons and people populate the late afternoon square in front of the cathedral Like the Santa Catalina Convent, Arequipa’s main square (Plaza de Armas) is part of the city’s world heritage-listed historic centre. Surrounded by the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa … Continue reading →

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Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu, the Volcanoes Ringing Arequipa

Joe — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 05:06:27 +0000

A volcanic backdrop provides an impressive setting for Arequipa, Peru’s second city. Volcano mountains Chachani, Misti and Pichu Pichu ring the city to the north and east. From left to right, Chachani (partially obscured), Misti and Pichu Pichu volcanoes viewed … Continue reading →

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Arequipa’s 16th Century Landmark: Santa Catalina Convent

Joe — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:54:47 +0000

Santa Catalina’s white volcanic stone walls tower over these Pokémon Go players Founded in 1579, Arequipa’s imposing Santa Catalina Convent (monastery) takes up a whole city block and is a major tourist attraction. One can easily spend hours exploring the … Continue reading →

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Colca Canyon: a Volcanic 2 Day Birthday Tour

Joe — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 08:42:29 +0000

In November 2016, to celebrate our birthdays, Rocío and I took a two day tour of the picturesque Colca Canyon. In southern Peru’s Caylloma Province, the Colca is one of the world’s deepest canyons and a must visit to see … Continue reading →

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Deliciousness and Australian Songs at Festi Sabores 2016 – Arequipa’s Food Festival

Joe — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:05:11 +0000

Festi Sabores, Festival of Flavours in English, is southern Peru’s most important food festival and a highlight of the Arequipa calendar. With free entry, Festi Sabores is held at Plaza Yanahuara over multiple days around October-November each year. Rocío and … Continue reading →

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