Arequipa

When visiting a city surrounded by enormous volcanoes, and its clouds are too close to feel real, you know it’s an interesting place to visit. That’s Arequipa for you. The city, based more than 7,000 feet above sea level, is home to one million residents. After that, it’s subject to a healthy influx of tourists looking to indulge in its unique cultures and outdoors. Many come explore the Colca and Cotahuasi Canyons, regions carved over thousands of years by their host rivers. Many also come to climb its incredible white canyon walls and whitewater raft through some of the best rivers in the world. A trip to Arequipa will surely leave you breathless, and that’s not because of the climate. Enjoy your Peruvian adventures in the “White City.”