The "White City" located in the southern highlands, 7,740
feet above sea level on the slopes of the Misti Volcano. Second largest
city in Peru. Crammed with Spanish Colonial and Andalusian influences and
architecture. The Santa Catalina Convent, Goyeneche Palace and the Casa
del Moral are some of its most interesting sites. Beautiful countryside
in the surrounding area. The awesome nearby Colca Canyon is twice as deep
as the Grand Canyon ! Visitors can make short one-day visits to the Colca,
take a week-long trek (year around) or descend the river by kayak or raft,
June thru September. The latter only for professionals ! Safer rafting
can also be undertaken along the nearby calm Majes River, wandering through
wonderful scenery, close to numerous archaeological sites. Apart from the
Panamerican Highway, there are numerous flights daily from/to Lima (75
mins.), Cuzco (35 mins.) and Juliaca (25 mins).
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