Arequipa, la Ciudad Blanca , or "White City," is one of Peru's most culturally and industrially important cities. It is often said that the city's name evolved from the Quechua phrase, "Ari, quepay," meaning, "Yes, stay." Others contend that the name stems from the Aymara words "ari" and "kipa," which together translate to "near the mountain." The largest city in the Peruvian Andes, Arequipa is also the most beautiful. Arequipa lies in the shadow of El Misti, a breathtaking and active snow-capped volcano. It is nicknamed the … more »