Arequipa, also called The White City, due to the presence of volcanic stones such as sillar, is located in southern Peru and due to its geographical location presents marked seasons, with a warm, dry and sunny climate almost all year round, except in the rainy season, but this does not prevent living some fun experiences or staying to reside.
CLIMATE OF AREQUIPA
Arequipa considered the second most important city in Peru was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, due to its architecture inherited by the Spaniards. Sample of this beauty is the monastery of Santa Catalina and the numerous churches, such as the cathedral basilica that is located in the Main Square.
The average temperature in the capital city fluctuates between 46 and 80 Fahrenheit degrees, however between the autumn and winter seasons (May to August), the minimum temperature can drop to 39 degrees.
It should be noted that in the highlands such as the province of Caylloma where the main tourist attraction is located, the Colca Canyon, the minimum temperature, that is between night and early morning, drops to 1 degree.
During the rainy season, between December and February, the climate is warm and it is when visitors can enjoy the greenery of landscapes such as the Colca Canyon, the valley of the volcanoes in the province of Castilla or any other rural destination of the region.
TOURISM IN AREQUIPA
It is also necessary to indicate that during heavy rainfall there is the possibility that flights may be delayed or even canceled.
Another alternative to have fun in this summer season is to go to the beaches of the coast of Arequipa. The provinces of Camaná and Islay are the areas indicated for relaxing under the sun, water and sand.
In short, Arequipa, is one of the ideal cities to reside, is that even doctors recommend this city for people suffering from asthma.
The Colca Canyon, with an impressionistic view of the landscape, the platforms, the flora and fauna, as well as the gastronomy. From the viewpoint of the Cruz del Cóndor, you can see the deepest canyon in the world, but also the flight of the condors.
The Colca Valley
The visitor can practice adventure sports, experiential tourism, thermal baths, stone citadels, but above all, the hospitality of the comuneros.
The Santa Catalina Monastery
It is a small city where the cloistered nuns used to live. Its impressive architecture and the rooms that show the main religious activities as well as a variety of pieces are the main attractions that are shown in this venue.
Misti volcano
Among the other tourist attractions of Arequipa are the Misti volcano, the Yanahuara viewpoint, the city’s countryside with the respective platforms, as well as its museums.
