Hotels in Arequipa, Peru
Arequipa sits in southern Peru, under a sunny, dry climate most of the year-but summer (December to March) brings rain, making the surrounding volcanoes greener and trails quieter. This 'White City' is famous for its colonial buildings carved from white sillar stone, and the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. In the dry season (April-October), you can hike the canyon and watch condors soar at Cruz del Condor; during the summer rains, explore the Santa Catalina Monastery or sample rocoto relleno at a local market without the crowds.