Tourist Places of Arequipa Most popular attractions and sites in the city of Arequipa Discover the best tourist places to visit, activities, attractions and things to do that Arequipa "the White City" has to offer. Plan your trip and enjoy. Misti Volcano: The Misti volcano is the emblem and guardian of Arequipa. It can be seen from almost any point in the city and is one of the most significant attractions. Cathedral of Arequipa and its museum: It is a World Heritage Site and one of the first religious buildings built by the Spanish conquistadors in Arequipa. National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca: This protected area includes volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, lagoons, forests and an abundant and varied fauna of beautiful native species. Viewpoint of Yanahuara: Built in the 19th century, the Yanahuara lookout has the best views of Arequipa and is one of the city's tourist emblems. Choqolaqa Stone Forest: Choqolaqa Stone Forest is at 5200 meters above sea level and is also known as Nauqqa Arequipa or Nueva Arequipa. Sillar Route: These huge quarries originated from the eruptions of the Chachani volcano and are located very close to Arequipa. Colca Canyon: The Colca Canyon is ranked as the second deepest in the world and the first in the continent with its 4610 meters deep. Cotahuasi Natural Reserve: This protected area was created in 2005 with the objective of preserving natural, scenic, biological and cultural assets. Sumbay Caves: The Sumbay Caves were discovered in 1968 and house around 500 extraordinary cave paintings. Andean Sanctuary Museum: The frozen body of "Juanita" , a girl from Inca times found during an expedition to the Ampato Volcano, is the main attraction of this museum. Santa Catalina Monastery: This Monastery founded in 1579 and located in the center of the city is one
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