Heading south from Cuzco our last Peruvian stop was in Arequipa, Peru´s second largest city. We enjoyed touring the city and we sampled some amazing cuisine, including Alpaca Steak at Zig Zag. I also went to the Santa Catalina Monastery which has housed nuns for hundreds of years. A sprawling city within a city, its colorful alleys and bizarre spaces were fascinating. We then toured the neighboring canyon country filled with small towns in the valley. Our 2 day tour began on the way to the small town of Chivay. Along the way we saw grazing Llamas, Vicuna and Alpaca. The folklorico show in Chivay was crazy, the dancer picked me up and spun me around! Later we relaxed in the hotsprings beneath beautiful peaks. Our tour continued throughout the valley showcasing the pre - Inka terraces and ended with spectacular views of Andean Condors in the canyon.
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