Trekking in the Colca Canyon Situated in the department of Arequipa , the Colca valley contains a series of beautiful trekking circuits, which have only recently been discovered for adventure toursim. The area is made up of a practically interminable network of foot-paths, which cover the mountains, joining colonial communities of incredible natural beauty. These places can only be discovered on foot and so only local people, tourists and domestic animals, such as llamas, donkeys, horses and mules, which are used to carry cargo, have access to them. Special points of interest on the route are distinctive eroded stone formations and the abundant local wild flora and fauna, such as the Andean condor. However, the most impressive attraction on the route is the chain of volcanoes and glaciers. Treakking in the Cotahuasi Canyon For more information www.adventurecotahuasi.com

Climbing El Misti Volcano The guardian volcano of the White City, it is situated inside the Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca, and its shape is a perfect cone. The terrain is of volcanic sand, with layers of lava in stratified form. The volcano is active and at certain times it emits steam and gases. To climb you need to be in a good physical condition and to be acclimatised. Climbing Chachani Mountain A beautiful mountain situated in front of the city of Arequipa , it is an imposing layered volcano formed by 4 peaks which form a chain. It is possible to see its ancient craters covered with snow. In this sector there are several peaks over 5,700m high. It is considered to be the most accessible mountain in the world which is 6,000m high. However it is important to be in a good physical condition and to be acclimatised.

In Arequipa ...

Santa Catalina Santa Catalina is a huge convent in the heart of Arequipa. Even if you have seen many colonial buildings in your travels, this one is worth a look. It is not only huge, but the history is fascinating. You can chose to wander through at your own leisure, or have a guided tour. Museo Santuarios Andinos This museum exhibits the ‘Juanita, the ice princess'. She was an Inca princess who had been sacrified and whose remains had been found frozen in 1992. You can see the well-preserved Juanitia. Plaza de Armas Arequipa`s Plaza de Armas is truly spectacular. The architecture is magnificent, and there are many coffee shops and bars around the plaza to take in the scenery.

Hostels Recommended ...

Cusco   Puno	Hostel "Pumacurco" Address: Ladrillo 436 Interior 10 Phone: 084-243347 Hostel "Titicaca BackPackers" Address: Jirón Lima 760 Phone: 051-364630