[encoded data, 164996 characters]" data-filename="467e06b7098cd437136c4f983b94b5fc.webp" style="width: 641px;"></p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;"><br></p><h3 style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: roboto, sans-serif; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(9, 65, 93);"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit;">7. The Colonial Charms of Arequipa</span></h3><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;">Arequipa, known as the 'White City' due to its beautiful white sillar architecture, is a city of contrasts. Nestled between three volcanoes, it boasts a mix of colonial charm, vibrant culture, and stunning natural surroundings.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;">The historic center of Arequipa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a treasure trove of colonial architecture. The Santa Catalina Monastery, with its colorful walls and maze-like layout, is a must-visit.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;">But Arequipa is more than just a historic city. It's a gateway to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, and a hotspot for adventure activities like trekking, mountain biking, and white-water rafting.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><br></p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><img src="data:image/webp;base64,[encoded data, 357162 characters]