{"id":32558,"date":"2025-11-26T11:56:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/?p=32558"},"modified":"2025-11-26T11:56:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:56:22","slug":"arequipa-white-city-plaza-de-armas-cathedral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/arequipa-white-city-plaza-de-armas-cathedral","title":{"rendered":"Historic Center of Arequipa (Plaza de Armas and Cathedral)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The <\/span><strong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"367\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Historic Center of Arequipa<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , the White City, recognized by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/es\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">UNESCO<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> as a <\/span><em data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"436\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">World Heritage Site<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> since 2000, is an extraordinary example of the fusion between European architecture and indigenous building techniques. Constructed mostly of <\/span><strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"596\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">sillar,<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> a white volcanic stone extracted from nearby quarries, this area combines beauty, history, culture, and a vibrant atmosphere that captivates every visitor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"845\"><strong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"845\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arequipa&#8217;s Plaza de Armas: Heart of the White City<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"635\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Plaza de Armas in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/category\/arequipa-es\/\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arequipa<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> is considered one of the most elegant and monumental squares in South America. Its harmonious design, with a square layout and surrounded by imposing colonial arcades of white volcanic stone, conveys a sense of visual balance and serenity. At its center stands a historic 18th-century bronze fountain, crowned by the famous figure of the \u00abTuturutu,\u00bb who, according to tradition, represents an ancient drummer responsible for announcing public celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1353\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The plaza is also a strategic vantage point for appreciating the impressive natural backdrop formed by the <\/span><strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1146\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Misti<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , <\/span><strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1160\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Chachani,<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> and <\/span><strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1178\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Pichu Pichu<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> volcanoes , which on clear days rise majestically behind the Cathedral and the colonial mansions. This natural setting makes the plaza one of the most photographed spots in Peru.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1051\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32489 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f5263257f93a0e0834fd30c5b411e47a-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f5263257f93a0e0834fd30c5b411e47a-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/f5263257f93a0e0834fd30c5b411e47a-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1086\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Main features<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1449\">\n<li data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1168\">\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1168\"><strong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1113\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Colonial arcades<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> on three of its sides, with wooden and stone balconies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1260\">\n<p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1260\"><strong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1193\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Central gardens<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> with palm trees, green areas and an 18th-century bronze fountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<p data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1361\"><strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1287\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Privileged views<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> towards the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes, which frame the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1449\">\n<p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1449\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A perfect combination of tradition, local life and architectural monumentality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1483\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Recommended activities<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1820\">\n<li data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1679\">\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1679\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Start a guided tour of the historic center here.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1741\">\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1741\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Visit the Cathedral and the colonial mansions that surround it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1820\">\n<p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1820\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Observe local celebrations, festivals, parades, and religious events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1897\"><strong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1897\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arequipa Cathedral Basilica: Monument of Faith and Architecture<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2206\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Dominating the north side of the Plaza, the <\/span><strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1985\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Cathedral Basilica of Arequipa, also<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> known as the White City, is one of the city&#8217;s first religious buildings, originally constructed in 1656. Throughout its history, it has been rebuilt due to earthquakes and fires, yet it retains its majestic design. In addition to its architectural value, the cathedral houses a <\/span><strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1069\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">religious museum<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> that safeguards liturgical objects, historical documents, and relics of great cultural and spiritual significance. Its strategic location in the plaza makes it a landmark not only for religious activities but also for civic events and traditional celebrations, solidifying its position as a center of social and cultural life in Arequipa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2206\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32492 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Catedral-de-Arequipa-Torres-Gemelas-al-Atardecer-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Catedral-de-Arequipa-Torres-Gemelas-al-Atardecer-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Catedral-de-Arequipa-Torres-Gemelas-al-Atardecer-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2250\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Architecture and highlights<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2717\">\n<li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2320\">\n<p data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2320\"><strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2281\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Neo-Renaissance<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> facade made entirely of white ashlar.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2376\">\n<p data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2376\"><strong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2345\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Two twin towers<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , an icon of the Arequipa skyline.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2399\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Spacious interior with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<li data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2465\">\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2465\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A <\/span><strong data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2445\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">pulpit carved from cedar wood<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , brought from France.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2558\">\n<p data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2558\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A monumental organ of Belgian origin, considered one of the largest on the continent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<p data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2616\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Altarpieces and liturgical pieces of high historical value.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2717\">\n<p data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2636\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Museum exhibiting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2717\">\n<li data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2663\">\n<p data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2663\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Religious ornaments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2690\">\n<p data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2690\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Historical documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2717\">\n<p data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2717\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Objects of sacred art.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2869\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Cathedral offers guided tours during the day and at night, the latter being highly recommended for the solemn atmosphere and the views from the top of the tower.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3521\"><strong data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3521\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nearby attractions and must-sees of Arequipa&#8217;s Plaza de Armas<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3561\"><strong data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3561\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Monastery of Saint Catherine<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3675\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A \u201ccity within the White City,\u201d with colorful passageways, cloisters, old kitchens, and a fascinating history. Built almost entirely of <\/span><strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1762\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">sillar<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> \u2014volcanic stone typical of Arequipa\u2014combining white sillar (from the Chachani volcano) and pink sillar (from the Misti volcano), giving it a distinctive and beautiful appearance. Its design reflects colonial architecture, with large stone walls, arches, cloisters, narrow passageways, courtyards, fountains, frescoes, and decorations that blend European and indigenous influences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3675\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32496 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/santa-catalina-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/santa-catalina-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/santa-catalina-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3713\"><strong data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3711\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Museum of Andean Sanctuaries<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3824\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Home to <\/span><em data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3732\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Juanita<\/span><\/em><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , the famous Inca mummy sacrificed on Ampato. One of Peru&#8217;s most impressive museums, it houses a priceless archaeological collection, with objects dating back more than 500 years, many linked to Andean and Inca rituals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3824\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32497 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-1-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3858\"><strong data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3858\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Church of the Company<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3937\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">With a mestizo baroque facade considered a jewel of Latin American art, built by the Jesuit order, it is one of the oldest and most important temples in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3937\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32499 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/claustros3-1-1170x650-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/claustros3-1-1170x650-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/claustros3-1-1170x650-1-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3972\"><strong data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3972\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tristan del Pozo Mansion<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"4026\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">An emblematic example of Arequipa&#8217;s civil architecture. This type of structure (monumental facade + interior courtyards) exemplifies the civil architecture of the viceregal era in Arequipa, adapted to the local context, with a strong regional identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"4026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32501 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Casona-colonial-Tristan-de-Pozo-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Casona-colonial-Tristan-de-Pozo-scaled-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Casona-colonial-Tristan-de-Pozo-scaled-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4059\"><strong data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4057\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Natural viewpoints<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4140\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Such as Yanahuara and Carmen Alto, from where you can appreciate the volcanoes and the countryside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4140\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32502 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mirador-yanahuara-arequipa-full-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mirador-yanahuara-arequipa-full-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/mirador-yanahuara-arequipa-full-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4192\"><strong data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4192\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Gastronomy in the Historic Center<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4286\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arequipa is one of Peru&#8217;s culinary capitals. The gastronomy of the White City is recognized as one of the richest and most varied in Peru, and it&#8217;s no coincidence that the city is known as the \u00abGastronomic Capital of the South.\u00bb Its cuisine combines Andean tradition with Spanish influences and viceregal techniques, resulting in dishes full of flavor, creativity, and authenticity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4286\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32503 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arequipa-postula-a-su-cocina-tradicional-para-que-sea-declarada-Patrimonio-de-la-Humanidad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arequipa-postula-a-su-cocina-tradicional-para-que-sea-declarada-Patrimonio-de-la-Humanidad-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arequipa-postula-a-su-cocina-tradicional-para-que-sea-declarada-Patrimonio-de-la-Humanidad-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Among the most prominent are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4614\">\n<li data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4395\">\n<p data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4395\"><strong data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4319\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Traditional restaurants<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> with dishes such as rocoto relleno, adobo, chupe de camarones and pastel de papa.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4432\">\n<p data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4432\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Restaurants overlooking the square.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4527\">\n<p data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4527\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Cafes that offer local products such as ice cream, artisanal chocolate, and high-altitude coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4614\">\n<p data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4614\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nearby markets like San Camilo are ideal for trying typical fruits, juices, and sweets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Historic Center of Arequipa , the White City, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2000, is an extraordinary example of the fusion between European architecture and indigenous building techniques. 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