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El Mirador De Yanahuara Built in the 19th century, the Yanahuara lookout point has the best views of Arequipa and is one of the city's tourist emblems. It is located in the district of Yanahuara and consists of ten ashlar arches, in a walk from where you can get an excellent panoramic view of the White City and the surrounding volcanoes. In each of the arches there are inscriptions that belong to verses of important poets born in Arequipa. Being close to the center of the city, its visit can be done on foot without difficulty and its tour does not demand more than half a day at most. While walking, you can also visit the Yanahuara neighborhood, which is very nice. What to see and do in the Mirador de Yanahuara? Take the best panoramic pictures of Misti and the city. The best views of the city, of Misti and also of Chachani and Picchu Picchu Picchu are here. So get your camera ready before you go and take home a beautiful souvenir of Arequipa's landscape. Visit the Church of San Juan de Yanahuara. Next to the viewpoint is this beautiful baroque church, which was built in 1750 and is worth a visit. Appreciate the old district where it is located. The district of Yanahuara is one of the most traditional of the city and where you can best see the typical houses built in sillar. Its narrow cobblestone streets are ideal for a break and a leisurely walk. Buy food and/or handicrafts. Being one of the most recognized and visited tourist sites in Arequipa, you will see craft and food vendors. It is a good place to buy souvenirs. We also recommend that you try the classic "queso helado arequipeño". Read the inscriptions engraved on its arches. On

Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve This protected area includes volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, lagoons, forests and an abundant and varied fauna of beautiful native species. It covers an area of almost 367,000 hectares and was created in August 1979 to preserve the flora, fauna, geological heritage and natural beauty of this region. The reserve extends behind the Misti volcano, which is located within the reserve, some 80 kilometers from the city and also contains the Chachani volcano - its highest point at 6075 m.a.s.l. -, Ubinas and Picchu Picchu. It is home to the Chucura and Huanacante snow-capped mountains and several lagoons, among which the Laguna de Salinas stands out. Inside the reserve you can see vicuñas, guanacos, flamingos, parihuanas, tarucas, among the hundreds of animal species that coexist in the place. There is also the possibility of fishing, trekking, cycling and mountain climbing. What to see and do in the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve? See thousands of vicuñas. One of the main objectives for the creation of the Reserve was the preservation of the vicuña, Peru's most symbolic animal. If you visit between July and December you will be able to observe the chaku or "vicuña shearing". Its wool is considered the finest in the world. Appreciate its diverse flora and fauna. In addition to vicuñas, you will see guanacos, llamas, alpacas, flamingos, parihuanas, tarucas, pumas and Andean cats and foxes, among other species. It is also home to hundreds of species of grasses and shrubs that are the main food for camelids. Visit the Salinas Lagoon. This lagoon is located in an environment of peat bogs and wetlands, with flamingos as its friendly inhabitants. Interact with local people. Within the reserve there are several communities that will be happy to show you their work, traditions and