Peru | How Can You Miss Arequipa?! โจ
Spent New Year's Eve in this city perfect for citywalk, enjoying two slow-paced days of eating, exploring, and sunbathing. โ๏ธ๐ต ๐ Outfit tip for photos: Bright-colored dresses/tank tops + sunscreen jacket + sun hat + sunglasses. ๐๐ถ๏ธ Day 1โฃ๏ธ Lima โ Arequipa ๐จ Hotel: Costa del Sol Wyndham Arequipa (a chain hotel) โ๏ธ Pros: Great service, quiet, spacious, well-equipped. โ๏ธ Cons: 3km from Plaza de Armasโbetter to take a taxi. ๐ ๐ถ Exploring: Plaza de Armas Walking Street ๐๐๐ Full of charming retro restaurants, cafรฉs, museums, and jewelry shopsโperfect for a leisurely stroll + afternoon tea. โ ๐ฝ๏ธ Food: ๐ 13 Monjas Must-try: Their signature pizza (didnโt order this time). Cheesy Naan (Indian-style) ๐๐๐๐ โ Slightly salty but delicious with dipping sauce. Pollo Teriyaki Salad ๐๐๐๐ โ Sweet & spicy fried chicken + a whole avocado! ๐ฅ Pasta 13 Monjas ๐๐๐ โ Wide noodles, decent. ๐ Dulce Alpaca Alpaca-shaped Taiyaki (Lรบcuma flavor) ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ2 for 7 soles โ Crispy outside, soft inside with a custardy filling (tastes like salted egg yolk!). ๐๐ฅ Bubble Tea/Fruit Tea ๐๐ ๐ฐ12 soles โ Way too sweet, folks! ๐ง๐ Day 2โฃ๏ธ ๐๏ธ Exploring: ๐ Arequipa Cathedral ๐๐๐ ๐ฐ10 soles + guide tip โ๏ธ Learn about church history & artifacts. โ๏ธ Rooftop viewpoint (couldโve seen 3 volcanoesโฆ but it was cloudy โ๏ธ๐ญ). ๐ Mummy Museum (Museo Santuarios Andinos) ๐ฐ45 soles + guide tip ๐ฝ๏ธ Food: ๐ Zig Zag (Vintage decor, reserve for 2nd floor!) Stuffed Peppers with Beef & Cheese ๐๐๐ โ A local specialty, but just okay here. Mixed Grill (Alpaca + Beef + Chicken) ๐๐๐๐ โ Super tender & flavorful! ๐ฅฉ๐ฅ Non-Alcoholic Cocktails ๐๐๐๐๐ Piรฑa Colada Virgen (Pineapple sparkling juice) Tropicana Virgen (Pineapple + coconut milk) Both amazingโrefreshing vs. creamy! ๐๐ฅฅ ๐ Puku Puku (Cozy 2nd-floor cafรฉ with a cuckoo bird logo ๐ฆ) โ๏ธ Cappuccino + Macchiato ๐๐๐๐ (Perfect unsweetened!) โ๏ธ Rooftop views of sunset & volcanoes. ๐ Day 3โฃ๏ธ โช Exploring: ๐ Santa Catalina Monastery ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ15 soles โ๏ธ The most Instagrammable spotโred & blue colonial architecture! ๐ธโค๏ธ๐ #RomanticizeYourLife #Peru #Travel #Arequipa ๐โ๏ธ
