Arequipa has around one million habitants and is the capital of the eponymous region with the same name in the south of the South American Andean. The city represents the political, economic and cultural center of southern Peru, as well the city is the seat of an archbishopric. In 2000 UNESCO declared the city center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site. Located between three volcanoes, this colonial city features numerous Baroque buildings made of sillar, a white volcanic rock. In the middle of the historical center lies the Plaza de Armas. On the north side of the magnificent main square is the 17th century neo-classical Basilica Catedral, housing a museum of religious objects and art. After climbing on the Machu Picchu we took a little rest before continuing our journey South to Chile.
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