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Altitude: 2,335 meters
Climate in Arequipa: Arequipa has an
average annual temperature of 20°, (Maximum 24° and
minimum 5° C). The rain season runs from December to March.
Climate in the snow capped peaks
in Arequipa: The rain season runs from December to
March, while the best time to visit is from April to June.
The climate is dry and sunny by day, with cold nights. Average
temperatures reach 20°C.
Access to Arequipa: Overland, the Lima-Arequipa
route (1,003 km) takes around 14 hours by car. There are also
daily flights from the city of Lima (50 minutes) and Cuzco
(30 minutes). There is also a train service which runs from
Arequipa to the cities of Juliaca, Puno and Cuzco.
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Access to the Colca Valley:
The Colca Valley is located 150 km (around 4 hours) northeast
of the city of Arequipa. The Cotahuasi Valley lies 375 km
(around 12 hours) northeast of Arequipa.
Services: For information on
access to these and other mountains, check with adventure
tourism companies based in Arequipa which provide logistics
services and coordinate with guides and local porters.
The best time for climbing is between May and October. |
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