Arequipa
Arequipa is a department located in the southern region of Peru, with a territorial area of more than 63,000 square kilometers and a population of about 1.4 million people. The Arequipa department is characterized by its geographical diversity, which includes an extensive coastline, Andes and mountains, and fertile valleys. The city of Arequipa is the capital of the department and is the economic and cultural center of the region. The Arequipa department is rich in natural resources, especially in minerals such as copper, gold and silver, making it an important area of mining activity. It also has an important agricultural production, being one of the largest producers of maize, barley and pepper in Peru. On a tourist level, the Arequipa department is very attractive thanks to its rich history and cultural heritage. In addition to the city of Arequipa, which has beautiful colonial monuments, there are numerous tourist attractions such as the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Misti volcano and the Valley of Colca. The cuisine of Arequipa is also an important attraction, with a variety of traditional dishes combining indigenous and Spanish influences. Among the most famous dishes are the filled rocoto, the fertilizer, the shrimp soup and the oven cuy.
