Arequipa, Peru

The city of Arequipa is the 2nd largest city in Peru is commonly known as ¨The White City¨ for numerous and magnificent temple constructions, convents, homes and palaces using white stone.Arequipa is a picturesque place that combines the beauty of the green countryside with the overwhelming presence of volcanoes and snow covered mountains. Arequipa is surrounded by three volcanoes: El Misti (5,822), el Chachani (6,075m) and the Pichu Pichu (5,664m).