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The Department of Arequipa has great cultural and geographical wealth. Where the Amazon River born (in the snowy Mismi), which then becomes the longest and mightiest river in the world. The National Shrine of Lagoons with waters with different degrees of salinity. Nowhere in the world together as there are many volcanoes in Andagua or "Valley of the Volcanoes". The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest in the world.

The city of Arequipa (capital of the Department) is called "White City" by the color of its buildings constructed with ashlar (volcanic white stone), is a picturesque place that combines the beauty of its green fields with the imposing presence of volcanoes and snowy. The city is surrounded by three volcanoes: Misti (5.822), Chachani (6,075 m) and Pichu Pichu (5,664 m).

Climate: The weather in Arequipa is mild and dry. On the coast it becomes arid and Pampa de la Joya, but thanks to the rivers that empty into the Pacific Ocean, there are small oases in the desert (Vitor, Majes, Tambo and Ocoña).
Bordered to the northwest Ica, Ayacucho and Apurimac, Cusco and Puno North, east and south Moquegua Pacific Ocean.

Area: 63,345 square kilometers.

Population: 1'035, 773 habitants (1998)

Capital: Arequipa, at 2,350 meters, is considered the second largest city in the country.

YANAHUARA
Yanahuara is one of 29 districts of the province of Arequipa, is characterized by its narrow streets and houses with gardens stale. The legendary Yanahuara Villa is one of the most representative of the city of Arequipa, adjacent to the downtown and is part of the main tourist attractions of the province given its rich architectural heritage, consisting primarily of three monuments declared: the Temple, a convent of San Juan Bautista and El Mirador, next to the main square. Also has 40 buildings and 18 urban environments with monumental value as well as 6 sculptures scattered over the arches, foot covers, square and streets made of ashlar stone carving and bronze.

Unless the Temple of colonial origin, 99% of the architecture is neoclassical and neo-Renaissance, namely that much of their culture was developed on the old colonial structures. Notably, of the total foreign tourists arriving in Arequipa, 80% no longer visit the Mirador and the Church of Yanahuara within the city tours offered by the operating agencies, plus another 67 for developing tourist spots that make tourism one of the main strengths of the jurisdiction.

Villa Yanahuara is declared on 8 November 1870, along with Tiabaya, is one of the oldest legally created in Arequipa. Has had and has an important position in the White City, lived there with famous characters regional, national and international level that transcended ideological thoughts developed over time.