Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 904,931 it is the second most populous city of the country. Arequipa lies in the Andes mountains, at an altitude of 2,335 meters (7,661 feet) above sea level; the former snow-capped volcano El Misti overlooks the city. More...
The suburb of Yanahuara is a nice place in Arequipa. The Mirador of Yanahuara was built in the nineteenth century and is composed of a series of sillar stone arches where the words of famous Arequipa citizens have been engraved. This spot is a wonderful view point of the city and Misti Volcano. The Iglesia de Yanahuara (church) which date from 1750. Located 2 km / 1 mile from downtown Arequipa (8 minutes by car).
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