After 10 hours of travelling from Ica, we reached Arequipa. The bus terminal was outside of the main city. It took us only 0.60 soles per person to get to the town center in a shared combi. The square was very vibrant with a lot of tourism agencies. After visiting a couple of hostels we decided to stay at El Caminante in a matrimonial room for 40 soles. It was a relief to have a place to stretch and take a hot shower. We decided not to hit the bed but to explore the plaza. Before leaving the hostel we booked a tour to Colca Canyon for 60 soles per person at the reception. The tour bus would pick us up at the hostel in the morning.
The plaza was dominated by the grandeous church. There was a celebratory spirit in the square with newly married couples, children and local vacationers. We went to the side streets where there were lots of stores, shopping malls and small vendors. I bought a cheap watch that we desperately needed.
We decided to head to Lakshmivan per recommendation from Lonely Planet for dinner. Unfortunately we were too hungry and the wait was very long for what it was worth ( average pizza and soy and potato chips).
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