This can be done in half a day if time doesn't extend to the Colca Canyon as it is only a 45 minute drive. The rapids are grades III and IV and the views of El Misti as you go along are spetactular. We had local guides who were great about making sure everyone felt safe (even the nervous First Timers) and all equipment was provided. It a great contrast to the sightseeing in Arequipa.

There are lots of places offering trips, we went through a place just on Jerusalen road.

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If the weather is fine, the convent is a nice place to wander around for a reasonable entrance fee. It is an interesting insight into the past and the living conditions, plus some good photo opportunities.

The Convent is near the main square in the center of Araquipa. It is well advertised and signposted so you can't miss it.

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A Morrocan restaurant. If you are looking for something a bit different to eat this is the place. Try the tagines they are out of this world.

San Francisco 227 interior
Tel: 054 227779

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Probably the best place I have stayed in in Peru. The rooms are clean, simple and extremely stylish. There is a roof terrace for catching some rays after a hard days sightseeing.

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51 54 221327

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The full name is Monasterio de Santa Catalina de Sena. A vast (20,000 square metres) complex, built in 1580.

It's beautiful - see Dilwyn Jenkins' 'Rough Guide to Peru.'

In the White City. Open 9am-4pm. Admission 25 sol.

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This place have a splendid landscape beautiful canyon where you can sail in Cotahuasi river.

And you can watch Sipia waterfalls.

All this show can be experienced starting from Cotahuasi city with a guide from there. To reach Cotahuasi you can take a bus from Arequipa city (12 hours).

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Monastery and museum, slightly away from the centre of Arequipa. We were the only visitors there.

Books and artefacts dating back to the conquest easily viewable.

Recoleta 117, Arequipa, Peru

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Canter through farms, rivers and rice terraces, followed by the magical El Misti, the view of which you still can't capture the wonder and awe of, even with three joined-up shots on a panaramic camera.

Half day trips from Arequipa.

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Juanita the mummy is well worth a visit. She's over 400 years old, but doesn't look a day over 90!

Sit through the National Geographic documentary beforehand: it's very informative.

Just up the road is Convento de Santa Catalina. It's a small village within Arequipa where the nuns live. The vibrant building colours make it a must.

Both close to Plaza de Armas

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This is an excellent, clean restaurant serving traditional south Peruvian food in a beautiful garden setting.

If you are intrigued about Peru's famous raw fish dish, ceviche, but not sure where would be safe to eat it, this is a good place. The standards are high and the place is very popular with wealthier locals and business people. Still, prices are cheap for westerners. Service is excellent and you may get to hear local live music even at lunch time.

The restaurant is on the outskirts of the city but all the taxis know how to get there. Av. Dolores 111, Sun-Thu closes at 7pm. Fri-Sat closes at 10pm.

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