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Walking Tour of Arequipa
This Arequipa walking tour combines history and food. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and start with a visit to San Camilo Market, the local marketplace established in 1881. Explore the sights, sounds, and variety of goods, from local produce like 56 varieties of potatoes to handicrafts and flowers. Next, travel to the Plaza de Armas and La Compañia Church, offering a glimpse into colonial architecture and history. The tour continues to the Santa Catalina Monastery, a vast complex showcasing colonial heritage and the lives of nuns who resided there. El Tambo neighborhood, with its beautifully restored colonial buildings, provides another look into Arequipa's past. The walking tour concludes with a hands-on experience at the Workshop of Queso Helado, learning the secrets and techniques behind making this traditional frozen milk dessert.