Arequipa Province

The Arequipa Province spans 9,682 square kilometers across varied terrain, from desert landscapes to mountainous regions near the Andes mountain range.

The province gained recognition as a Spanish colonial administrative center in 1540 through a decree by Garcí Manuel de Carbajal.

The province maintains traditions through local festivals, regional dances, and gastronomy that combines Spanish colonial influences with indigenous Andean ingredients.

The territory divides into 29 districts, each with local government offices that manage public services and development programs for their communities.

The provincial architecture incorporates white volcanic stone called sillar, extracted from quarries formed by ancient volcanic activity in the region.

Location: Arequipa Department

Capital city: Arequipa

Shares border with: Camaná Province, Caylloma Province, Islay Province, General Sánchez Cerro Province, San Román Province

GPS coordinates: -16.39882,-71.53688

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59