Known as the “White City”, Arequipa sits 2 kilometers above sea level. A popular destination for mountaineers who stop on their way to climbing destinations, Arequipa offers other fascinating attractions, such as the Museo Santuarios Andinos, where visitors can scrutinize several ice mummies and other artifacts from the surrounding area. For those interested in the city's colonial history there are several stately mansions and monasteries to visit, which, like everything else in Arequipa, display a characteristically Peruvian blend of indigenous, European, and African influences.
