Hiram Bringham, who “discovered” Machu Picchu, described Arequipa as the most beautiful city in South America.
There’s loads to do in Arequipa: Colca Canyon, climbing El Misti (the 5822m volcano), white water rafting, motorcycling.
Arequipa's catching on to the tourist thing and now there are loads of good quality restaurants, bars & nightclubs.