Travelogues Arequipa

Courtyard of Still Life

One of the most beautiful cities in Peru and the starting point for the Colca Valley

16.04.- 12.06.2024 When you think of Peru, you automatically think of Macchu Picchu. Yes, that was on our agenda too. Machu Picchu and then further. We looked at various routes...

Finally in Peru! As beautiful as Chile was, we were very excited about Peru, a new culture and new impressions! Upon arriving in Arequipa, we first indulged in the large...

If you take the usual route from Lima through the south to Arequipa and finally back north to Cusco, Peru can probably be compared to the structure of an essay: the weakest...

After deciding on a day tour to the Colca Canyon, we could calmly explore the rest of the city. Our agency - Cuy Arts Arequipa is an extremely beautiful city - also known...

After a last dinner in Nazca, we took the night bus to Arequipa with a nasty cold in my bag. In the early morning, we were still in the middle of the desert, just before our...

When it came to crossing the Chilean-Peruvian border, we had done a lot of googling beforehand, but didn't find much up-to-date information. In the end, it was as simple as...

November 25, 2018 Arequipa, the always warm and very dry city, welcomes us early in the morning on the bus. Once again, we were able to split up on the bus so that each person...

After enriching ourselves with the cultural aspects in Nazca, we continued our journey to Arequipa, as usual, by overnight bus. Arequipa is located in the south and is the...

After having enough of the dusty desert, we are looking forward to a city with a good reputation: Arequipa - the white city. We want to see the beautiful colonial architecture...

A city where we find our favorite Colombian supermarket, which is too hilly to explore on foot, where we ride cable cars as if we were skiing, and test the cinema program, along...

Because of my rebooked trip, I have until this afternoon to explore Arequipa. Since I still feel very weak and my circulation is not yet back to full speed, I take it very...

Nach 16 Stunden Busfahrt sind wir endlich am Terminal von Arequipa. Wegen einer kirchlichen Parade in der Innenstadt muss unser Taxifahrer auch noch einen Umweg bis zu unserem...

Hello friends :) After the backpacker paradise of Huacachina, we took our first overnight bus of the trip to Arequipa. A city located at 2,300m surrounded by 3 volcanoes, one of...

We start our month in Peru in Arequipa and the Colca Canyon.

Christmas mood in Arequipa We arrived safely in Arequipa after a week in Bolivia and a week in the north of Chile to celebrate Christmas in a familiar and beloved...

Another endless bus ride later (in total we would spend about 100 hours on buses in Peru), we arrived in the second largest city in Peru: Arequipa. Arequipa is not only a...

Day 14 Phew 6 o'clock. Sporty time. Did you know that in higher altitudes you have little or no deep sleep phase? It's really tiring. But hey, we were collected at our...

I was at the cafe at 8am and of course no one from PeroHop was there, but I met other travelers again, so she'll be there. I ordered a coffee and a carrot cake for 12 soles...

Christmas Feeling at Hauptplatz in Arequipa Plaza de Armas - Arequipa As already mentioned at the end of our last travel article, we were able to make ourselves comfortable...

The second largest city in Peru is located in the middle of 3 volcanoes: Misti (5822 m), Chachani (6057 m), and Picchu Picchu (5665 m). Most of the buildings in the city were...

10.06. yesterday I planned to leave early because I want to reach Arequipa without an overnight stay. But I can't do that without breakfast. So I take a taxi, like a king, and...

La Paz, Bolivia the Second The last two days we treated ourselves to a little luxury. A deluxe luxury apartment in the middle of high buildings was our home in La Paz! We slept...

Once again, we have landed in a beautiful and very pleasant Peruvian city. After a short stay in Puno, we have remained here for a longer time. We have always enjoyed being able...

It started to rain and it was extremely heavy. He then said that we should skip a stop (viewpoint of the volcanoes). Nobody had any objections, so we drove on. I was already at...

Geography determined the means of transportation. A simple look at the map was not enough to accurately estimate distances, especially on coastal roads and mountain passes. I...

9th-10th November Arequipa Roman's backpack feels heavier and his back is getting tired of carrying it around. Since we have about 26kg of camping equipment with us and only go...

From Paracas, we embarked on another endless bus journey, precisely 16 hours, heading further south to Arequipa. The beautiful city is nestled between 3 volcanoes - the active...

14.01. 11. Day Arequipa is supposed to be just a stopover on the way to Lake Titicaca, but the city surprises me once again. The bus station is even bigger than in Lima, with...