Hotels in Arequipa, Peru

Arequipa sits at 7,800 feet in southern Peru, famous for its white 'sillar' stone buildings and Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest gorges. The climate is dry and sunny year-round, with mild days near 70°F (21°C) and cool nights; the dry season from April to November is best for trekking into the canyon to spot condors. During the rainy season from December to March, you'll find cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds in the historic center, where you can tour the Santa Catalina Monastery and watch the Misti volcano from the Plaza de Armas.