Budget Accommodation South America Peru Arequipa
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Arequipa is Peru's second largest city (with about 900,000 inhabitants) and is located in the dusty foothills of the Andes on the Pan-American Highway. Its beauty lies in its breath taking architecture, displaying some spectacular examples of Spanish colonial work.
From the Arequipa Travel Guide
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Very freindly atmosphere, staff all helpful and considerate. French, English and Spanish spoken well. I will definately return to Wayra River on my way back, the facilities are excellent, wifi,tv, hot showers, nice breakfast, and knowledgeable staff if you are looking for travel advice. PD England ... more
La Posada del Kuraka is a great deal. Period. The rooms are small and basic, the water was mostly luke warm, but the location is good (it really isn't a long walk at all to the main plaza, just five minutes or so). What we liked most about our stay was Jose, the owner. ... more
Great service, nice rooms. We booked a great 3-day tour of the Colca Canyon. Close to the plaza de armas and the touristic centre. Recommended! ... more
Arequipa Hostels
Hi, Currently spending christmas in Bolivia but onto Arequipa, Peru next... anyone out there know of any good (and fun) hostels around there? Preferably cheap! Cheers TRB (the real badger) ...
Bus from Nazca to Arequipa
Hi Has anybody taken a bus from Nazca to Arequipa? I have looked at the cruz del sur website and this only shows a bus at night leaving at around 22.00. Has anybody caught this bus is it safe? Are there any alternatives that leave in the afternoon? Any help is appreciated Thank you Rach ...
La Paz or Arequipa
From Uyuni/Oruro I'll have to choose (don't have time for both): go to La Paz or take the road to Arequipa (via Chili). Which city and surroundings should I choose? Is Colca Canyon nicer than for example some trips from La Paz like Chacaltaya or bike downhill to Coroico? And which city is more beautiful ...
news from overseas
After 3 months on the road I thought it would be a good idea to let you all know what we are up to....So from now on we are gonna give it a try and let you weekly know what is going on around here... At the moment we are in Arequipa, second largest city in Peru with lots of colonial heritage. A nice plaza ...
Posted in Anita and Koen in South America by koen1
Die Stadt des ewigen blauen Himmels
! Arequipa an sich ist wie jede andere Grossstadt und wir waren halt in der historischen Altstadt die genauso ...
Posted in Amelie´s Reisen by amelierei
Wahlen in Peru
Ich bin ja nicht so der Politik Fan, aber hier in Peru kam/kommt man garnicht darum herum, weil ega ...
Posted in Amelie´s Reisen by amelierei