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June 28th, 2012
Arequipa, also known as the sister city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is Peru’s phenomenal White City and you can find out all about it on our site.
Arequipa, also known as the sister city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is Peru’s phenomenal White City and you can find out all about it on our site.
Arequipa’s spirit has been shaped by earthquakes. The city suffered an 8.4 magnitude earthquake on June 23, 2001. The historic center of the Arequipa was heavily damaged by the earthquake; however, this was not the first earthquake to cause catastrophic damage of the cultural center, with buildings dating to 1540 AD. An example of one [...]
March 30th, 2013 | No comments yetArequipa, Peru is in the heart of Colca Valley. Throughout most of the year, this area of then country is similar to the rest. With heavy Aztec influence, mixed with former Spanish customers, there is an eclectic taste towards just about everything. The Spanish based roofing is combined with Aztec styled construction, not to mention [...]
July 13th, 2012 | No comments yetThe city of Arequipa is located in southern Peru, and in the year 2000, the historical center of the city was designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The city was given this designation in part because of the decorative nature displayed in the architecture of the [...]
July 11th, 2012 | No comments yetSitting at 7,625 feet; in the hillsides of Peru is a wonderful place to visit called Arequipa. Many people come to Peru to visit Machu Pichu, but this sity is well worth the stop. Head South from Lima to Arequipa, the second biggest city in terms of population and industry in Peru. Known as the [...]
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