Located in the southwest of Peru,Arequipa is composed of eight provinces or counties. The Region of Arequipa has severalecological steps (9 to 6,300 meters above sea level), covering an area of 63,1345.39 square kilometers. lts long coastline is rich in plant and anima li e and has beautiful beaches. The mountains offer beautiful landscapes and two of the deepest canyons in the world (Colca Canyon and the Cotahuasi Canyon) .
The Region of Arequipa has the second-largest economy of the country along with a rich history,anexquisite regionalcuisine (sorne of the best chefs and restaurants of Peru are in Arequipa), beautiful landscapes, a wide variety of flora and fauna,an exciting night li e,and a beautiful downtown recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2000 by the UNESCO.
Below that are highlights of each province in the Region of Arequipa:
Located in the southern center of the region, it is next to the Region of Moquegua .
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Located in the western center of the region,it borders on the Pacific Ocean. Population: 53,065 inhabitants (2007 Census).
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Located in the northwest of the region,it borders on the Pacific Ocean.
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Located in the eastern center of the region, it is between the Provinces of Caylloma and Condesuyos.
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Located in the eastern center of the region, it is between the Provinces of Arequipa and Castilla and next to the Regions of Cusco and Puno.
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Located in the eastern center of the region,it is between the Provinces of La Union and Castilla and next to the Region of Cusco.
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Located in the southwestern part of the region, it borders on the Pacific Ocean, the Provinces of Arequipa and Camana, and the Region of Moquegua.
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Located in the northeastern part of the region,it is next to the Provinces of Caraveli and Condesuyos and the Regions of Ayacucho, Apurimac, and Cusco.
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Location: Located in the southern center of the region, it is next to the Region of Moquegua.
Population: 864,250 inhabitants (2007 Census)
Capital: Arequipa Town
Districts (Townsand Town ships in theUS): The province is composed of 29 districts. The most important ones are listed below:
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Restaurants: Restaurants offer awide variety of services.
Accommodations: All types of accommodations are available in the city of Arequipa.
Location: Located in the western center of the region,it borders on the Pacific Ocean. Population: 53,065 inhabitants (2007 Census)
Capital: Camana Town
Districts (Townsand Townships in theUS): The province is composed of eight districts. The most important ones are listed below:
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Restaurants: Basic restaurants are available in Camana:
Accommodations: All types of accommodations are available in the city of Camana with the exception of luxury and boutique-style hotels.
Location: Located in the northwest of the region, it borders on the Pacific Ocean.
Population: 35,928 inhabitants (2007 Census)
Capital: Caraveli Town
Districts (Townsand Townships in theUS): The province is composed of 13 districts. The most important ones are listed below:
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Location: Located in the eastern center of the region, it is between the Provinces of Caylloma and Condesuyos.
Population: 38,425 inhabitants (2007 Census)
Capital: Aplao Town
Dislricts (Townsand Townships in theUS): The province is composed of 14 districts. The most important ones are listed below:
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Accommodations: Limited accommodations are available in the Province of Castilla.
Location: Located in the eastern center of the region, it is between the Provinces of Arequipa and Castilla and next to the Regions of Cusco and Puno.
Population: 73,718 inhabitants (2007 Census)
Capital: Chivay Town
Districts (Townsand Townships in theUS): The province is composed of 20 districts. The most important ones are listed below:
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Location: Located in the eastern center of the region,it is between the Provinces of La Union and Castilla and next to the Region of Cusco.
Population: 18,991 inhabitants (2007 Census)
Capital: Chuquibamba Town
Districts (Townsand Townships in theUS): The province is composed of 20 districts. The most important ones are listed below:
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Location: Located in the southwestern part of the region, it borders on the Pacific Ocean, the Provinces of Arequipa and Camana, and the Region of Moquegua.
Population: 52,264 inhabitants (2007 Census)
Capital: Mollendo Town
Districts (Townsand Townships inthe US): The province is composed of six districts. The most important ones are listed below:
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Location: Located in the northeastern part of the region,it is next to the Provinces of Caraveli and Condesuyos and the Regions of Ayacucho, Apurimac, and Cusco.
Population: 15,662 inhabitants (2007 Census)
Capital: Cotahuasi Town
Districts (Townsand Townships in theUS): The province is composed of 11 districts. The most important ones are listed below:
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