It is known as the “white city ", by the white-pearly color of the “sillar”, volcanic stone, utilized in the beautiful constructions, like The Company, the Convent of Santa Catalina, among others.
Arequipa is located to the skirts of the imposing "Misti", volcano that has the position of a fearful, attentive, and vigilant father.
Arequipa is a privileged city by its beautiful landscapes, its spectacular climate, by its always heavenly sky, by the affection and happiness of its people. 
In the city of Arequipa is found "El Colca", the beautiful and deeper Canyon of the world. 
Arequipa is a city with a great development, that’s why is the first center producer and exporter of wool from Alpaca and the finest Vicuña, whose demand is increased in the national and international market. 
Also Arequipa represents a very important pillar in the economy, like shopping center and industrialist in the south of Peru. 

Location: The city of Arequipa is located to 1000 Kms. of distance of the city of Lima.
Altitude: The height of Arequipa is of 2325 meters above sea level.
Climate: The climate of Arequipa is moderated, dry. Its annual temperature average is of 10° to 25°. 

Points of Interest in the city

Traditional Locales: Yanahuara and Cayma.
Churches: The Cathedral, the Convent of Santa Catalina, La Compañía de Jesús, San Francisco, Santo Domingo.

Historical Homes and Buildings: Casa del Moral, Casa Goyeneche, Casa Iriberry.

Museums: Museo Historico Municipal and Museo Santuarios Andinos Universidad Santa María or Museum of the mummy Juanita.

Sabandia

Museo del fundador (Huasacache)

Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca

El Misti

Valle de los Volcanes

Cotahuasi canyon and valley

The Colca valley.