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| Arequipa Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Arequipa-Santa Catalina Monastery Arequipa-Santa Catalina Monastery Dany55 Sparkling in the sun, Arequipa is called the 'White City' because of the sillar, the white volcanic stone which renders the style of a building both modern as well as Spanish colonial. Peru’s second largest city (pop. 635 000) is surrounded by towering mountains—including the 19 089-ft/5820-m volcano El Misti. The city itself is the home of the monastery of La Recoleta (museum and library) and several interesting churches, but its highlight is the Santa Catalina Convent. Built in the late 16th century (but closed to the public until 1970), the convent was once a self-contained community, a place where nuns could worship and live in total isolation. Walk through the well-preserved convent, soak up the peaceful atmosphere and discover the tiny secluded plazas and lovely courtyards within. From Arequipa take a guided tour of Colca Canyon one of the deepest canyons in the world (11 500 ft/3 500 m). A journey to the canyon offers a view of extensive pre-Incan and Incan agricultural terracing, some of which is still farmed today. You might get the chance to see Andean condors at Cruz del Condor at the lookout point. For the more adventurous, follow the footsteps of the chasqui,the Incan foot messengers and trek the canyon. _______Getting There Edit This Arequipa is connected by air to Lima, Tacna, Cuzco and Juliaca ( Puno). Flights leave reguarly and cost between USD 60 and USD 100, depending on the distance, carrier and time of booking, so shop around. The Plaza de Armas offers some cheaper travel agents. It might be advisable to take the bus to the higher laying cities because of the risk of altitude sickness. Busses connect Arequipa to Lima (12-15 hours, USD25), Puno (10 hours). There are also international busses to Chile, Argentine and sometimes even further afield. _______-Day Trips Edit This Misti Downhill Mountain Biking www.peruadventurestours.com Adventure Mountain Bike Trip - Half Day Tour For all mountain biking lovers, Peru has one of the largest networks of Inca remains and following the innumerable trails that connect with the most amazing sites in the Cusco, Puno, Nasca, Lima, Arequipa, Paracas, passing through remote villages out of the reach of motorised vehicles, and having the chance to get know local Andean communities and learn their amazing life style. Mountain Biking is a relatively new sport in Peru, but new routes are rapidly being opened up, many of which offer excellent opportunities to ride. For the more adventurous people, we arrange long biking trips. We are best undertaken and an experienced tour operator providing professional guides and bicycle equipment as well as the necessary supporting 4WD vehicles. We have cycle trips from 1 up to more days designed to get the most out of your holiday. Beginning in the high Andes and descending into the Amazon jungle, we cycle from altitudes of 5000m to 600m. Biking on the single tracks, dirt roads, humid lands, frigid and warm climates, camping or spending in the local’s family houses. Itinerary We leave at 7am or 1pm, from our agency with all the bikes and equipment on our private four wheel drive. Depart Arequipa going up to 3400m. The trip takes an hour and half by a dirt road. Up there we do a short trek on the slope of this active volcano. At 10am you will be given an explanation of the flora and fauna of this area, a safety orientation regarding the gears and brakes of our bikes, the protective gear, and a description ofYou will be given an explanation of the flora and fauna of this area, a safety orientation regarding the gears and brakes of our bikes, the protective gear, and a description of, good technical support with the jeeps nearby. We enjoy this spectacular ride all the way down and them cross country to Chiguata vellage (3000m), nice place located on the right side of the volcano sorrounding by terraces. Riding our bikes we enter the city to our office and end our adventure. Included Private 4x4 supporting vehicle whole trip English Speaking MT bike guide GT - TREK - BIANCHI MT bikes in maintenace (full disc brake) Gloves; windproof and full-finger glove which can also be worn during the cold season or high altitudes Helmet; light ventilated and comfortable for your head Snack, plenty of drinking water, chocolates, fresh fruit and energy bars Oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our camp staff Repair Kit and new parts Biking tour include government taxes Peru Adventure Tours present for all participants 2008 TOUR PRICE Backpacker service (public bus) 1 to more paticipants US$50 each Private VIP service (private van) 2 participants US$75 each 3-4 paticipants US$65 each 5 to more participants US$55 each http://www.peruadventurestours.com/en/arequipa/misti_downhill.html |