Arequipa, Peru

White-stone city under volcanoes, sunny gateway to Colca Canyon

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Best time to go

May through August

Budget

Mid-range

Good for

Culture, City

Don't miss

Basilica Cathedral and El Misti volcano

Still under the radar: Arequipa hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.

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