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Arequipa at Night

Arequipa is the capital and largest city of the Arequipa Region in Peru and the second most populous city after Peru's capital, Lima. Arequipa is an important industrial and commercial hub of Peru and thanks to its remarkable industrial activity is ranked as the second most industrialized city in the country. The historic centre of Arequipa was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Its historic and monumental heritage and its diverse scenic and cultural venues makes the city a national and international tourism destination.