We arrived in Arequipa this morning and have already spent a good part of today seeing the main part of town and the surrounding areas.

Arequipa reminds me of Cuenca in Ecuador. It's a quiet town that is the launching point to climb Volcan Misti and Chichani. The main area is also preserved, with cobblestone roads and architecture made from Sillar, a volcanic rock common in these areas.

Arequipeños are also a friendly people, proud of their city and ready to put it infront of Lima as Peru's prime city.

Tomorrow we leave for Cabanaconde (about 5 hrs by bus) to descend down to the Cañon del Colca, the 2nd deepest canyon in the world.