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3 local dishes you must try when you visit Arequipa, Peru

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#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and is known as a city of fine cuisine. You can of course eat delicious Peruvian food in the capital Lima, but food in Lima is expensive. In contrast, you can eat cheap and delicious Peruvian food in Arequipa. Here are some local dishes from Arequipa. 1. Ceviche, seafood risotto, and fried squid platter You don't have to be in Arequipa to eat this, but this platter is also reasonably priced. 2. Rocoto Relleno... Rocoto (jumbo chili pepper) stuffed with meat 3. Aji de Gallina... Yellow aji (chili pepper) stewed in chicken cream sauce
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Arequipa, known as the “White City” (Ciudad Blanca), is one of Peru’s most beautiful destinations. Located at around 2,335 meters above sea level, the city is surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes, with the enormous Misti Volcano rising above the skyline.

🤍 Why is Arequipa called the White City?

Much of historic Arequipa was built using sillar, a pale volcanic stone formed from ancient volcanic activity. The stone gives the historic center its distinctive white and cream-colored appearance.

The city’s colonial architecture, ornate facades, arches and quiet courtyards make wandering through the old center particularly beautiful.

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Arequipa is famous for its picanterías, traditional restaurants serving regional Peruvian dishes.

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· 🌶️ Rocoto relleno
· 🥔 Chupe de camarones
· 🥘 Adobo arequipeño
· 🥔 Ocopa
· 🍲 Chairo

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Arequipa has a wonderful combination of colonial architecture, volcanic mountains, high-altitude landscapes and traditional Peruvian culture. The surrounding countryside becomes especially spectacular as you travel toward the Andes.

Arequipa is a city carved from volcanic stone, watched over by a volcano, and surrounded by some of Peru’s most extraordinary mountain landscapes. 🇵🇪✨

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