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Trying to Think Like a Local: Studying Spanish in Arequipa

Created by Owen Lipsett on February 2, 2010 Best of IgoUgo

3 Reviews
2 Stories

A loose collection of my experiences studying Spanish in Arequipa, Peru's more relaxed and pleasant city.

Ary Quepay - Here I Rest

Created by Liam Hetherington on July 3, 2007 Best of IgoUgo

9 Reviews
1 Story

The white city of Arequipa sits amidst Andean volcanoes. It houses magnificent religious remains, as well as more earthly pleasures.

Arequipa Dreams

Created by WitlessWanderer on August 21, 2005 Best of IgoUgo

4 Reviews
1 Story

Better than Lima, but not as good as Cusco seems to be the general verdict on Arequipa, but I feel this sells Peru's second city far too short.

La Posada del Cacique

Created by remosito on March 11, 2007

1 Review

A lovely and laid back hostel in Arequipa.

An ascent to Chachani, the easiest 6000 meter in t

Created by pierrequiroule on September 30, 2005

2 Reviews

We clamb up Chachani volcano close to Arequipa Peru, a relatively easy summit. The text also contains a description of La Casa de Tintin B&B in Arequipa.

Hostal Posada de Sancho

Created by kitowostu on November 17, 2002

1 Review

The Hostel Posada de Sancho in Arequipa, Peru

Arequipa

Created by Marquita on September 30, 2002

5 Reviews

Arequipa, known as the white city is the 2nd largest city in Peru. It is surrounded by 3 volcanoes, El Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu. Arequipenas are very proud of their city, and they tell you that is the most beautiful in all Peru.

Arequipa - The White City of Peru

Created by apete on May 6, 2001

7 Reviews

I have spent over two weeks living in this wonderful city of Peru that should be the next stop after any to Cuzco or Macchu Picchu.

Mummies alive & well

Created by Anne Silver on October 27, 2000

6 Reviews

While not as quaint as Cusco, Arequipa has a charm that made me want to stay. Even those not interested in colonial buildings will find alto to interest them.

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