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Arequipa

City in Peru
Arequipa is the colonial-era capital of Peru’s Arequipa Region. Framed by 3 volcanoes, it's filled with baroque buildings constructed from sillar, a white volcanic stone. Its historic center is anchored by the Plaza de Armas, a stately main square...
Elevation: 7,661′
Population: 1.008 million (2017)
Nickname: White City
Demonym: Arequipeño
Region: Arequipa