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Peru is located in an area where two tectonic plates meet, known as the Pacific Fog Ring. This means that there is intense seismic activity in the country, with many earth tremors and earthquakes occurring. For this reason, there are also many vulcões in the country, since most of them are inactive. In the southern region of the country there are twelve volcanoes considered potentially dangerous.
O more famous delles é o Misti, located near the Andean city of Arequipa, second largest in Peru. The volcano, which is almost six thousand meters high, is classified as a stratovulcão, which means that it has acquired a cone format as time passes, due to eruptions. Previously, the volcano was completely covered by snow, turning into a postal letter from the city of Arequipa. Currently, the volcano is covered by only a very small percentage of snow, mainly due to the global climate and the fact of being located in an area with a dry climate, where there is not enough water to maintain the snow.
EITHER Misti It is not considered a volcano of intense activity. Likewise, fumaroles expelled by it can be seen in the city of Arequipa. The entire region of Arequipa is fertile, thanks to the acidic zinc vindas vulcão. During this century there were at least five small eruptions, which means that the volcano represents a danger to the city, because Arequipa would be destroyed, if between its activity and it begins to expel lava.
Before checking two Spanish, the area where it is located or Misti It was occupied by several other Andean villages. In 1998, six human skeletons were found that, according to research, date back to the Inca period. The researchers prove that the bodies were part of a religious ritual of human sacrifice, confirming that the vulcão was sacred to the Incas. As in other pre-Colombian cultures, the Incas also customarily made human sacrifices in worship of God Sol. Currently, all these mummies are displayed there. South Andean Altitude Sanctuary Museumwhich belongs to Catholic University of Santa Maria, in Arequipa. In the same museum there are other important mummies found in the Andes, being that the most famous is Mumia Juanitafound not snowy Ampato in 1995.
Climb or vulcão Misti It is relatively easy, so it is not necessary to do any technical preparation before starting the climb. The best way is to hire a travel agency, because they guide you with knowledge of the road and also knowledge for you. The tours cost more or less sun and include transportation, guide, hut, technical clothing, food, mattress and sleeping bag. The climb lasts two days and night camping is more or less four thousand meters. It is recommended to wear plenty of clothing for the cold, because the volcano is in an area where low latitude is combined with high altitudes, which makes the temperatures quite low. Another thing is that you also cannot need to carry out only two liters and half of water, which will serve to kill headquarters and also cook, since the water found will not Misti It cannot be consumed, because it has high levels of enxofre. Avoid carrying too many things in your backpack, because the weight will make it harder for you to carry around the coast and you will get tired more quickly.
The walk will be very tiring, but the goal is worth it. When you look at the top, you will see a cratera, large and full of cores, with a lot of smoke and enxofre. Além disso, at sight and incredible, because you will be surrounded by clouds and will have a view of the city of Arequipa. Along the way you will also see many animals and plants endemic to the region.
The descent, as generally happens, is much easier than the ascent and also faster. To descend, you must slide along a narrow path of stones and sand. Care must be taken to avoid falling, twisting or breaking. It takes more or less two hours to reach 4 thousand meters, where normally 4×4 trucks wait for the group, before returning to Arequipa.
After visiting or Misti, you can take advantage to discover the other vulcões of Arequipa. Besides that, there are other two vulcões that surround the city, or chachani eo Pichu Pichu. The first is located 55 kilometers away from the city and is higher than the Misti, but not so long it does not have much snow or high. Upload or chachani It’s easier than or Misti The climb can be done in just one day. Ha o Pichu Pichu It is 32 kilometers away from Arequipa and more than five thousand meters. Climbing this volcano is also easy and can be done in two days.
Also take advantage to visit the cânion do Colca, or second deepest in the world. He tends to be twice deeper than Grand Canyon It is also close to the city of Arequipa. Besides the beautiful landscape, you can also see the condor, the largest bird of prey in the world. Colca is one of the only places where you have the possibility of spotting a bird, known as the prince of the Andes.
Arequipa also has other charms. One of them is a cuisine, characterized by being a mestizo food, with products of both European and Andean origin. Most of the dishes are spicy, so take a little care when ordering them. The most famous dish is stuffed hot pepper, a type of pepper seasoned with ground meat and fresh cheese.
The architecture of Arequipa also requires the attention of visitors. Practically all the constructions in the historic center of Arequipa are made of ashlar, a stone made of a material of vulcanic origin. As the sillar has a cor meio esbranquiçada, Arequipa ganhou o apelido de cidade branca.
Now that you have finished reading this report, you have plenty of reasons to spend more time in Peru and see other places, besides Machu Picchu. Arequipa is a charming city, with delicious cuisine and a pleasant climate, with heat during the day and a little bit of cold during the night. With certainty, you will enjoy the visit.
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Artigo courtesy of Intiways Travel, travel packages to Peru.
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* Article written by Lia Petruccelli, Operations Manager at Intiways Travel, a tourist agency specialized in Luxurious Inbound Tourism and tailor-made trips in Lima, Peru.
