Sunday, April 19, 2015

2nd Post - Arequipa, Peru, the White City

Today, Sunday, we left the coast and flew to Arequipa at 8,000 feet above sea level! And it only goes up from here! Upon landing at the Arequipa Airport we were greeted with the sight of Misti Volcano towering over the city at 19,100 feet! It is an active volcano that last erupted in 1985.
Arequipa is known as the White City and most of the buildings in the center are built from a white, volcanic stone called sillar. The architecture is breathtaking and the main square is more beautiful than Lima's. We visited the Jesuit Church and Cloisters and then the Convent of Santa Catalina. The Convent is a stunning study in color, with vibrant blues and reds.
In the evening we wandered around the square and the pedestrian area - magical!

Greeted by 19,100' Misti Volcano

The Jesuit Church

in the Cloisters

Breann in the Cloisters of the Jesuit Church

the High Alter

Arequipa's Main Square

Welcome to the Santa Catalina Monastery

Vaughn framed in color

Geraniums light up the gray walls.

Dave and an ornate door

The docents fit well into the picture

Carolyn reposes in a scenic spot.

Valeta and Susan

Roger experiences the convent in a different way!

Lora helps the arch frame Misti Volcano.

The High Andes

Ice Cream and Drinks under the Arches of the Main Square

The lovely Colonnade of Arches in the Main Square

Main Square and Cathedral by night

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