Lying at the foot of the towering El Misti volcano, Arequipa’s mountainous setting makes it beautiful to behold as, remarkably, another four volcanoes lie near the city. Distinct from the rest of the country, Arequipans rightly have much to be proud of as a stunning array of lavish colonial architecture greets you as you wander around the city’s streets.

With its humongous cathedral and delightful churches, mansions, and more that are often distinctively built out of the white volcanic rock; Arequipa is dripping in history with the old colonial center at the heart of it all. Among its most popular attractions is the beguiling Convento de Santa Catalina which has some lovely little streets and captivating architectural designs for visitors to explore.