Arequipa, Peru

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Arequipa Arequipa, la Ciudad Blanca, or "White City," is one of Peru's most culturally and industrially important cities. It is often said that the city's name evolved from the Quechua phrase, "Ari, quepay," meaning, "Yes, stay." Others contend that the name stems from the Aymara words "ari" and "kipa," which together translate to "near the mountain." The largest city in the Peruvian Andes, Arequipa is also the most beautiful.

Arequipa lies in the shadow of El Misti, a breathtaking and active snow-capped volcano. It is nicknamed the "White City" because many of its buildings are built with sillar, a white rock formed from petrified volcanic ...Arequipa Overview
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A Gem of the world. 
submitted by an AOL User, April 20, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
In the midst of 5 volcanoes, Arequipa is trul
y a wonderful surprise. Remote,but very chic, ... more
Nature 
submitted by FastestSpeedo, January 23, 2008 03:01 AM EST
Guidline is as FOLLOWS.... ... more
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