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REGION DATA…………………………….…………………………………… 02

HUARAZ CITY MAP…………………….……………………………………. 03

HUARAZ HISTORY.………………………………………………………….. 04

HUARAZ IN THE PRESENT………………………………………….......... 05

TOURISTIC PLACES……………..………………………………………….. 06

PHONE BOOK…………………..……………………………………………….. 07

MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE REGION.…………………………………….. 08

MAIN HOLIDAYS OF THE REGION……………….………………………. 09

RECOMENDATIONS……….…………………………………………………… 10

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CREATION:

The department of

Arequipa was created by

General Don José de San

Martin on April 26, 1822

LOCATION:

It is located in the south of

Peru, with an altitude of

2335 m.a.s.l. and an area of

63,345.39 km2. .

Its limits are Ica, Ayacucho,

Cusco, Puno, Apurimac,

Moquegua and the Pacific

Ocean. Its capital Arequipa

was founded on August 15,

1540

WEATHER:

Its temperature is: 3.2 ° C

minimum in July and maximum

23.3 ° C in October. Its climate

is varied, there are no marine

winds and humid conditions,

temperate in the middle

altitudes and cold in the

heights with glacial formations.

TERRITORY:

The characteristic of this

department is the presence of

the Western Cordillera of the

southern and central Andes.

The relief is very rugged, of

irregular topography, with

coastal and mountain areas.

The desert is a narrow strip

between the Andes and the

sea. The valleys are deep and

the largest area of the

department is occupied by the

mountain range of the Andes.

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The city was founded on August 15, 1540, under the name of "Villa hermosa de nuestra

señora de la asunción" in the name of the Marquis Francisco Pizarro but on September 22,

1541 the monarch Carlos V ordered change the name “Arequipa”

In the beginning Arequipa was the home of nomadic populations dedicated to hunting,

fishing and agriculture, many communities were that settled in the current city of

Arequipa as the Yarabayas, which settled where is now the Barrio de San Lázaro, Another

community was the Chimbas, who settled on the left bank of the river, which together

with Collaguas communities developed an agrarian economy in the middle of the desert.

Around 1170 the Inca Mayta Cápac who was traveling from Cusco, stopped with his army

in a deserted valley, which he called "Ari-quepay" (let's stay here), this Inca distributed

land among three thousand families, who founded the hamlets or villages of Yanahuara,

Cayma, Tiabaya, Paucarpata, Socabaya, Characato, Chiguata and others.

During the viceroyalty the city was the commercial hub of the center and south of the

country, Arequipa was a city faithful to the Spanish for what was called the very noble

and loyal, however was not alien to the thoughts of freedom and rebellion among the

most outstandings heroes are the poet Mariano Melgar, who was shot by the Spaniards for

revealing himself in the battle of Huamachiri and the founder of the Lauretana Academy of

Sciences and Arts Evaristo Gómez Sánchez.

Arequipa has a great volcano called Misti which is active and the last eruption occurred in

1985, volcanic remains such as the ashlar was used for the construction of houses, so it

has a white color and the city is called “The white city”.

AREQUIPA

HISTORY

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AREQUIPA IN THE

PRESENT

Arequipa is a beautiful city, with a pleasant climate and friendly

population. It is a very quiet city with a clean and tidy historical

center. The population starts their daily activities early and they

also finish early, at 11 o'clock at night there are no people in the

streets and most shops are closed, unlike other cities in Peru such

as Cusco or Lima that have a nightlife very active.

The airport of Arequipa is called Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón and is

located 30 minutes from downtown, it is the third most important

airport in Peru for its air traffic, after Lima and Cusco.

Arequipa usually has a very nice climate, however if you travel to

Colca you should bring warm clothes because the temperature in

the canyon are very cold, and in summer there are usually rains that

can be intense, unlike other departments the streets of Arequipa

were not designed to heavy rains.

The gastronomy in Arequipa is well known, its flag dishes are:

rocoto relleno, adobo Arequipeño, chupe de camarones and others.

There are many traditional restaurants to enjoy these dishes

especially in the center of the city.

Arequipa is a very cultured and safe city. It is a city in full

development and undoubtedly an economic power for Peru. There

are places for night entertainment such as bars, discos, karaoke

and others and most are in the center of the city, but not have a

very active nightlife.

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AREQUIPA MAIN

TOURISTIC PLACES

COLCA CANYON

It’s located at the northeast of Arequipa in the Province of Caylloma.

Colca comes from the words Collaguas and Cabanas, two ethnic groups

that lived along the Colca River. This canyon has a depth of 4160

meters. It has an altitude from 3000 to 5000 m.a.s.l. It’s considered one

of the deepest canyons in the world and one of the few places that you

can see the wild condor.

MONASTERY OF SANTA CATALINA

It’s a religious tourist complex located in the historic center of

Arequipa, was founded in 1579 and its construction was made with pink

and white ashlar from the Misti and Chachani volcanoes, it has a length

of 20,000 meters and although it is in the heart of the city, is totally

isolated. The charm of this citadel is its great infrastructure.

CATHEDRAL OF AREQUIPA

It’s located in the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, it is also known as the

Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria, it was built in 1621 with volcanic

material (ashlar and brick), it was declared a World Heritage Site and is

the most important religious temple in Arequipa.

MUSEUM SANTUARIOS ANDINOS (MOMIA JUANITA)

It’s located in the catholic university of Santa María de Arequipa, It’s the

enclosure of the body of mummy Juanita or the Lady of Ampato. This

mummy is one of the most important cultural finds of Peru because this

mummy is from the time of the Incas and the historians say that it would

have been sacrificed for its beauty. It was discovered in 1995 and since

then attracted the interest of the whole world

TOMBS OF COPORAQUE

Are located in the province of Caylloma, called then chullpas, had the

figure of a truncated pyramid from twenty to thirty feet of high, were part

of the beliefs of the Incas about life after death.

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AREQUIPA PHONE

BOOK

POLICIA DE TURISMO AREQUIPA: 054 201258

POLICIA NACIONAL DEL PERU EMERGENCIAS: 105

SEGURIDAD CIUDADANA AREQUIPA: 054 225151

ALERTA MEDICA (ESPECIALISTAS EN MAL DE ALTURA): 054 259900

HOSPITAL REGIONAL DE AREQUIPA: 054 231818

HOSPITAL ESSALUD AREQUIPA: 054 214110

COMPAÑÍA DE BOMBEROS AREQUIPA: 054 213171 /116

DIRCETUR AREQUIPA: 054 232957

I PERU (AREQUIPA) INFORMACION AL VIAJERO: 054 223265

AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL RODRIGUEZ BALLON: 054 444564

TERMINAL TERRESTRE AREQUIPA: 054 427792

SERNANP: 054 257461

LAN PERU: 01 2138200

STAR PERU: 01 705-9000

MONASTERIO DE SANTA CATALINA: 054 608282

ARZOBISPADO DE AREQUIPA: 054 234094

BANCO CONTINENTAL AREQUIPA: 01 4404553

MUNICIPALIDAD DE AREQUIPA: 054 608844

GOBIERNO REGIONAL AREQUIPA: 054 382860

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AREQUIPA MAIN

ACTIVITIES

AGRICULTURE:

In the valleys of the coast, mainly in the Chili River, agriculture is highly

developed and technified; the lands reach the highest productivity

indexes. However, most of the farmland is located in the highlands. It

stands out for its production of sugarcane in the valley of Tambo. It

produces cotton, onion and garlic, as well as rice, corn, wheat, beans,

potatoes, barley, beans, tomatoes, squash, sweet potatoes, peas, beans

and olive trees in large areas.

CATTLE RAISING:

Intensive cattle ranching is developed with the use of cultivated

pastures and balanced feed; there are cattle basically for milk

production.

FISHING:

Fishing takes place in the sea and in the inter-Andean rivers. The

artisanal fishery is developed, almost all the extraction is destined to the

manufacture of fishmeal and fish oil. The main ports are Mollendo,

Matarani, Chala and Quilca.

MINING:

The physiognomy of the soil and its geographical configuration have

endowed the department of Arequipa with a mining wealth that has not

yet been exploited to a large extent. Among the minerals of this region

include: gold, silver, copper and iron.

TOURISM:

Due to the predominance of its constructions with sillar volcanic

material, Arequipa offers to the tourist great samples of its varied

architecture such as temples and monasteries. Also they are very visited

their beaches like: Mejía, Mollendo and Camana. However, the greatest

potential is the colca canyon that has an impressive natural beauty.

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AREQUIPA MAIN

HOLIDAYS

DESCENT OF KINGS:

It is celebrated on January 6, is performed by police officers, who ride

horses visiting the different hospitals, clinics and shelters, bringing

presents for the children of limited resources.

Then they move to the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, where the National

Police offers a hot chocolate for children and adults trabajadores de la

calle. THE WEEK OF AREQUIPA:

It is celebrated for the anniversary of the region, is part of a series of

events that take place during the month of August to commemorate the

anniversary of the Spanish foundation of Arequipa, on August 15, 1540.

Among the main celebrations are: the exhibitions of crafts, parades of

school bands, dance festivals, various cultural meetings and the

International Fair of Arequipa. One of the central events is the

International Song Festival where national and international artists

participate

VIRGIN OF CHAPI:

Every May 1 many people start the pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the

Virgin of Chapi, the patron saint of the department of Arequipa, located

in the Polobaya district. Thousands of faithful from all over Peru and

other countries come to the sanctuary to ask for a miracle. The festivity

began when the Huayna Putina volcano erupted and destroyed many

nearby towns, moment when the inhabitants decided to take the virgin

on their shoulders and build a temple in the Chapi ravine.

BULL FIGHTS:

One of the most representative customs of Arequipa is the Fight of Bulls.

It forms a central part during the celebration of August 15, the

anniversary of the Fundación of Arequipa. The bulls are bred and trained

especially many years. Currently, the fighting bulls are the product of the

crossing of Spanish bulls and the mountain bull. The day of the main

event gathers the breeding places with the bulls, the sponsors (in charge

of financing the prizes) and the public. The number of fights is usually

twelve, with a time of 15 minutes for each fight. The winner is that bull

that makes his rival run.

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RECOMENDACIONES

DO NOT EAT A LOT ON YOUR ARRIVAL DAY TO AREQUIPA, DUE TO

DIGESTION AT HEIGHT IS SLOWEST

DO NOT DO EXTENSIVE WALKS IF YOUR FIRST DAY IN AREQUIPA

IF YOU HAVE ALTITUDE SICKNESS, DRINK INFUSION OF COCA OR MUÑA

DO NOT EAT HEAVY FOOD DURING THE FIRST DAYS OF YOUR STAY.

IF YOU DONT KNOW AREQUIPA, DO NOT LEAVE THE CITY CENTER

REMEMBER THAT IF YOU TAKE MEDICINES FOR THE ALTITUDE SICKNESS

BEFORE ARRIVAL, YOU MAY HAVE TO TAKE THE MEDICINE DURING ALL

YOUR STAY

AREQUIPA DON´T HAS A VERY ACTIVE NIGHTLIFE HOWEVER IF YOU VISIT AN

ENTERTAIMENT PLACEBEFORE CHOOSING ONE IT IS RECOMMENDED TO

CONSULT ABOUT IT’S SERVICE AND SECURITY.

AREQUIPA IS A SAFE CITY IN GENERAL, HOWEVER AVOID BRINGING GREAT

AMOUNTS OF MONEY DURING YOUR VISIT

IF YOU VISIT AREQUIPA BY YOURSELF, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BOOK THE

HOTEL AND TICKETS IN ADVANCE, ESPECIALLY IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST

AREQUIPA HAS A VERY NICE CLIMATE, GENERALLY HEAT ALL DAY AND MILD

COLD IN THE NIGHTS, HOWEVER IF YOU TRAVEL BETWEEN DECEMBER AND

FEBRUARY YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING CLOTHING AND WATERPROOF

CLOTHES BECAUSE IS RAIN SEASON, IF YOU TRAVEL TO THE COAST FORGET

TO TAKE BATH SUIT AND SOLAR PROTECTOR. REMEMBER THAT THE

CLIMATE OF COLCA AND AREQUIPA IS DIFFERENT, THE COLCA HAS A VERY

COLD CLIMATE DURING THE NIGHTS AND A SUN BURNING DURING THE DAY

IF YOU VISIT MARKETS DO NOT TAKE A LOT OF MONEY, TAKE EFFECTIVE

AND WHAT YOU NEED, YOU CAN FIND ATM´S ALL OVER AREQUIPA

THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE OPERATORS ARE AVAILABLE IN CUSCO:

CLARO, MOVISTAR, ENTEL, BITEL.

AVOID GENERATING SOLID WASTE IN EXCESS.

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WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR JOURNEY THE BEST EXPERIENCE, PLEASE TAKE IN

COUNT THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: