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Arequipa´s half-day hike was especially created for hiker lovers and to discover the greatest Arequipa's countryside, located just 45min away from the city center.
This half-day hike includes a great time to disconnect you from the noise and stresful of the city, to encounter with nature, with nice farming people, and enjoy a suitable hike designed for young and adult people.
Thanks to the strong Spanish influence today Characato district is a great reference of pride as known as "Los Characatos".
Why to hike in Characato? por que este lugar fue el primer asentamiento para los conquistadores españoles (June 24, 1541). Considered the first spanairs town in Arequipa region.
"Hiking Through The Past Of Arequipa".
As a freindly and laboriuos people from Characato, they offers a great alternative to taste the true flavor of the culinary art in Arequipa at the local restaurants as known as "Picanterias".

Itinerary

  • HJXJ+9G Chiguata

    The half day hike begins with great view of entire countrisyde of Characato valley - The trail is mostly gradual with some small uphill sections following well preserved trail upper the farming fields and seeing local farmers on their daily activities since colonial times. If you chose to practice this hike in the morning, for sure will be very hot and is recommended to wear good hat, long sleeve T-Shirt and sun proctection. The distance to hike is betwenn 6KM and 8KM, which is around 3hrs through great countryside atmosphere. For morning departs (8AM), the hikers can have the alternative to be drop-off at local restaurante as known as "Picanteria" to really taste the genuine cuisine of Arequipa region, considered one of the best in Peru. Characato offers good Picanterias (local restaurants) to have lunch and satified your taste.

What's included

INCLUDED

Pick-up And drop-off at meeting point
Interaction with local farmers.
All Fees and Taxes
Local trek guide
Round trip transportation

NOT INCLUDED

Personal gear as trekking boots, day backpack, hat, walking poles and others
snacks
This hike requires minimum 2 participants.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Location

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HJXJ+9G9 Chiguata, Peru

Provider

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS

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