Villa de Cayma, Arequipa - Peru Known as "the Balcony of Arequipa", this district is located less than half an hour north of the city, from where you can enjoy magnificent views and practice various sports. In an environment of outstanding natural beauty on both sides of the Chili River, Cayma has a millenary history since ancient hunter villages settled in this area, where they found fauna, climate and vegetation suitable for living. Due to the presence of ancient pre-Inca inhabitants in the area, it is possible to see some constructions of which there are still some remains, such as cultivation terraces and buildings that were used for religious ceremonies. Cayma owes its name to the combination of the Quechua words "kay" and "manta". The former means "here" and the latter is a word used to indicate a direction, so its etymology could be translated as "towards here". What to see and do in the village of Cayma? Enjoy beautiful views of Arequipa. The Mirador San Juan de Dios is one of the main points from where the landscapes of the "White City" and its volcanoes can be appreciated. Visit the Templo San Miguel Arcángel. It was built in 1730. The mestizo facade of its construction and the great collection of works of the Cusquenian school of painting that is in its interior stand out. Walking around the Plaza de Armas of Cayma. This beautiful colonial style plaza has five entrances with carved arches in each of them. In its center is a bust of Juan Domingo Zamácola y Jáuregui, considered the protector of Cayma. Practice adventure sports. In this district you can practice a great number of outdoor sports, such as trekking, canoeing and kayaking in the Chili River and climbing. Visit the Señor de la Caña church. Also
Villa de Cayma, Arequipa – Peru Known as “the Balcony
