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Frozen Inca Mummy – Visit the Museo Santuarios
Andinos Universidad Catolica Santa Maria-Cervesur to see "Juanita,"
the frozen mummy of a young Inca girl, discovered in 1995 on Mt. Ampato.
Juanita died more than 500 years ago, a sacrificial offering to the Inca
gods. Her body was preserved by the freezing temperatures on the mountain,
and is kept in a refrigerated case in the museum. Don't miss the video that
documents this unique discovery. |
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Santa Catalina Monastery (Monsterio de Santa Catalina) – After you've seen "Juanita," stop into the Santa Catalina
Monastery, home to young women from wealthy families. Inside the monastery,
it is a little city, with individual houses and narrow lanes. Kids can catch
a glimpse of life 400 years ago, in the kitchen, laundry, slave quarters
and living accommodations. |
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Molina de Sabandia (Flour Mill, Sabandia) – Out
in the countryside south of town, visit a charming 17th century flour mill
(it still works, turned by the water). On the way, you'll see ancient stone
terraces and El Misti in the distance. |
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Hot springs – The area around Arequipa is full
of hot springs. Kick back and relax in the warm water pools at Tingo or
Yura. |
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Colca Canyon – Colca Canyon is the
deepest canyon in the world, much deeper than the Grand Canyon. Take a day
trip up into the mountains to see this natural wonder (as well as the man-made
wonder of terraced fields in the steep valleys). Best of all, stop at Cruz
del Condo to see huge condors gliding on the wind currents. |
