Lovely beaches near a paracas hotel

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Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 Time: 5:01 PM
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Arequipa, also known as the White Town, is a splendid city, full of wonderful Spanish colonial buildings and stunning natural attractions. It is the capital of the region with the same name and has a population of more than 700 000 inhabitants. It is also the second most important city, after Lima, as well as the second most populous. Its historic centre was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
The city was founded in 1540 by the Spanish conqueror Garc? Manuel de Carbajal. It was placed strategically to serve as a commercial hub. One of the most famous attractions of the region is El Misti, an active snow-capped stratovolcano, also known as Gua-gua Putina. It stands 5 822 meters above sea and its lasts eruption was in 1985.
Arequipa boasts many beautiful old buildings which are worth visiting, such as the cathedral, a magnificent 17th century building built of sillar. The city is also famous for its gastronomy, which includes tasty dishes such as the Rocoto Relleno, the Chupe de Camarones, the Ocopa Arequipe?a and more.
The city of Arequipa is well appointed to receive a large quantity of tourist from all over the world. It features several fine restaurants while arequipa hotels are well equipped to satisfy local and foreign visitors' needs.
Paracas is a port city located in the region of Ica, 75 km south of Ica. It is indeed an incredibly beautiful place full of adventure and charming beaches. Paracas is also considered an important historical destination, since it was home to an ancient culture known as Paracas culture, which developed between approximately 600 BC and 175 BC.
The city of Paracas counts with many gorgeous landscapes, provided by incredible beaches and spectacular sunsets. The region is also famous for its abundant wild-life. Must-see attractions in Paracas include the Ballesta islands and the Paracas National Park, where you can find many different species of wildlife, especially birds.
Since it's a popular tourist destination, visitors can find a good paracas hotel that caters their needs.

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You can search for some arequipa hotels or book a paracas hotel in the website of Pacarama.