Arrequipa, Perú

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Perú's second largest city.

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Arrequipa is located at 2,328m / 7,638 feet which felt low compared to where we had been for over a week.

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Three volcanic cones are visible from the city...Misti, Pichu Pichu and Chachani.

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The city experiences the highest level of solar radiation in South America.

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The city was founded in 1540CE when King Charles of Spain gave the city a royal decree. 

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Many of the buildings are made from lime mortar and volcanic ash. This gives the city a distinctive white color. 

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