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Volcanoes, Inca mummies and alpacas – only in Arequipa

Sitting casually at the foot of three volcanoes and surrounded by a ring of Andean peaks, Arequipa rivals Cusco as Peru's prettiest city. Wander the UNESCO-listed historic center, catch a glimpse of the famous Inca Ice Maiden or meet super-cute camelids at Mundo Alpaca. As the sun sets, watch the city's white sillar stone buildings turn pink from a rooftop bar – ideally with a cold glass of chicha de jora (corn beer). And whatever you do, come hungry – Arequipa is home to some of Peru's favorite dishes. Who's up for some frozen cheese dessert?

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Arequipa highlights

A red-painted builing at Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa, Peru

Uncover Arequipa's history

Join a local expert for a waking tour of Arequipa's UNESCO-recognized historic centre. Mingle with the locals in Plaza de Armas, see the illusionistic frescoes of the San Ignacio Chapel and wander the grounds and buildings of Santa Catalina convent – a 16th-century city-within-a-city that was closed to the public for almost 400 years.

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The rugged terrain surrounding Mt Ampato against a blue sky in southern Peru

See the Ice Maiden

Discover the chilling story of Juanita, the young Inca girl who became the Ice Maiden. Found frozen on Mt Ampato in 1995, her remains were remarkably well preserved – including her internal organs, skin and hair – and have provided archeologists with major insights into ancient Inca rituals.

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Rocoto relleno (stuffed peppers), a traditional dish from Peru

Feast on regional delicacies

Some of Peru's favourite dishes hail from Arequipa. While you're here, don't pass up a plate of rocoto relleno (spicy meat-stuffed peppers), chupe de camarones (shrimp chowder) or queso helado ('frozen cheese' dessert made from condensed milk). If you're looking for a truly authentic meal, ask your leader where to find a picanteria (family-run lunch restaurant) to eat elbow-to-elbow with the locals.

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The rugged terrain of Colca Canyon in Peru

Explore Colca Canyon

At over 10,827 ft deep, this is one of the world's deepest canyons (roughly twice as deep as Arizona's Grand Canyon for some perspective!). Stop in traditional Andean villages for a coca tea, hike past terraces farmed since Inca times or unwind with a soak in a volcanic hot spring. If you're lucky, you might see an Andean condor, one of the world's largest flying birds, soaring through the air.

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