Arequipa's bountiful green valley, watered by the Chili river, enchanted in turn the Incans and the Spanish, and proved to be an important source of food for both these empires.  Maize is still grown on the terraces built in pre-Inca times, though today milk is the most profitable product of this fertile valley, and cows grazing under the shadow of El Misti is its most typical sight. 

A three-hour guided tour takes a trip through Arequipa's picturesque and historic countryside, appreciating the fresh air, azure blue skies and green fields that captivated generations of settlers.

Heading out from Arequipa at 9:00 am, our first visit is to the district of Paucarpata where we can appreciate the historic church and the agricultural terraces.  From there, we continue to Sabandia, where we can see an old grain mill dating from 1621 which is still in operation.  We also visit the mansion of the colonial founder of  Arequipa, Manuel Garci de Carbajal.  The mansion was remodelled in 1987 by archbishop José Sebastián de Goyeneche.

Later, from the lookout point at Sachaca, we get a panoramic view of the entire valley of Arequipa and the Chili river.  Finally, we head to the district of Yanahuara, to wander through its historic alleyways, and appreciate a classic view of Misti's volcanic cone.

Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to the Hotel.

In the afternoon City Tour, taking in the Plaza of Armas, the Jesuit Church of the Society of Jesus, the Monastery of Santa Catalina, then a visit to the Yanahuara Neighborhood, the beautiful Colonial District, where we visit the “Mirador”.

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