Arequipa

Whether you’re looking to catch some z’s before a 3:00 am wake-up call for the Colca Canyon hike or you’ll be calling Arequipa home for a while, Selina Arequipa is obviously a contender among the accommodation options you’re considering. I spent a month at Selina Arequipa and will help you understand the ins and outs […]

White volcanic walls, cobblestone streets, queso helado dessert, and friendly locals. Many tourists rush through Arequipa, spending a day or less with their eyes set on the Colca Canyon. But there are so many things to do in Arequipa that it’s worth far more time. So, I’ll let you in on my favorite things to

If you’re tired of hearing people rave about how tasty Peru’s meat and fish dishes are, I’ve got good news for you—there are many vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Arequipa, and most of them offer a plant-based twist to traditional Peruvian meals. How do I know? Well, I spent a month in Arequipa. Needless to

Arequipa is known for its queso helado and having sunshine year-round, but its arguably most iconic feature is its white sillar buildings. I won’t bore you with too much chemistry, but sillar is a type of volcanic rock that forms during a volcanic eruption. Most of Arequipa’s sillar contains andesite crystals, giving the rock its