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Highlights
- Real-time experience streamed from the Arequipa, the "White City" of Peru
- Walk through the famous Bolognesi bridge and the Main Plaza
- See the Basilica and the beautiful Compania Church
- Enjoy picturesque views of the city and its surroundings and learn about their history from your local guide
Description
Standing under the shadow of the colossal Misti Volcano, the "White City" of Arequipa is one of the most beautiful places in all of Peru. Join me on this Online Experience and we will go around looking at the best that Arequipa has to offer.
We will start our tour from the Bolognesi Bridge, which affords one an impressive view of the Misti and Chachani Volcanoes. After this, we will cross the bridge and walk to see the Main Square. Most cities in Peru have a ‘Plaza de Armas’ or a Main Square, but none are quite as attractive as the one at the heart of Arequipa’s historic centre. This part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the centre point of activity.
The Basilica Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas dates back to the early 17th century and is one of the city's most important and unusual landmarks. Built from the volcanic stone also known as Sillar, it blends neoclassical, renaissance and gothic styles. After admiring the Cathedral, we will also visit a modest although arguably more interesting church, which is Iglesia de la Compania, located on the opposite corner of the plaza. The beautifully carved facade of this elegant Jesuit Church is the main attraction, a masterful display of the Churrigueresque style of design which was first made famous by the beautiful Churches of Seville.
I look forward to interacting with you on this tour!
About this experience
Instructions
- Please have a good internet connection and Zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
- The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
- Please sign in to the Zoom app five minutes before the beginning of the experience
- This tour involves travelling to various places, and the internet connection may sometimes be weak. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions (only for outdoor tours)
- You can book this tour for 50 USD for a group of 3 screens or a private session for 100 USD for up to 10 screens by joining this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
- Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
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Mirna Jesus Marquez Ticona is from Arequipa-Peru. She fell in love with her incredibly beautiful country. She has been working here since 2008. Each day is a new start to meeting and knowing travellers from all around the world. Working in this industry has allowed her to share their gorgeous landscapes and rich history and keep travellers baffled by how friendly their country is. It is a privilege to showcase and personally learn more about why people come here to visit! Whether that is for a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday, reunion, or something simple, there is always a story, and she gets an awesome opportunity to be a part of their momentous occasion.
Mauricio Gamboa Rondón, 39 years old, from Arequipa, Peru. He studied in a Catholic school and came very close to being a priest, but instead, he has been a tour guide for about 15 years. He loves his country, his culture and his photography. More than a guide, he considers himself an ambassador of his hometown and his culture. He is always doing enjoyable tours for his guests and showing them the importance of the Andean cosmovision. He is ready to share much knowledge about his hometown with you.
From USD 50 / Group
Important Information
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.