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Andagua

District in Arequipa, Peru

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Overview

Andagua is a town in southern Peru about 200 km northwest of the city of Arequipa, between the Colca and Cotahuasi canyons. It is the major centre for visits to the Valle de Los Volcanes (Valley of Volcanoes.)

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep2 places

Hostal TrebolS/20 per person per night
The most comfortable option in town. Private rooms (singles and doubles available) include bathroom, hot water, cable TV and new, clean beds.
Price
S/20 per person per night
Address
Calle 15 Agosto #106
Directions
About 150m west from the centre of the plaza.
Phone
+51 54 834065
Hostal Puca Mauras
Slightly rundown but less expensive than the Trebol.
Directions
near the northeast corner of the plaza.

Getting there and around

Getting there

There are two primary routes into Andagua: from the south or the north.

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Getting around

Andagua is a small town. All of the town and most of the nearby sights can be reached on foot.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Rodríguez Ballón International Airport

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Nature & adventure

UNESCO Global Geoparks Network

UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development.

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Peruvian national parks

Peru has some of the world's most spectacular national parks, protecting a range of different ecosystems including rain forests and cloud forests, remote beaches where sea turtles nest, dense jungles, and active…

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Food & drink

Peruvian cuisine

Peruvian cuisine is among the most varied in the world.

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Itineraries

Inca Trail

The Inca trail to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas", is a world-famous 45 km (28 mi) trek in Peru. It's the best known part of the Inca road system, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014.

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UnderstandThough the local authorities have been trying to develop tourism in the area, the Valle de Los Volcanes and Andagua are still far off the southern Peruvian tourist circuit. As a result tourist facilities are limited.

Get inThere are two primary routes into Andagua: from the south or the north.

Get aroundAndagua is a small town. All of the town and most of the nearby sights can be reached on foot.

See) It is surrounded by small volcanic cones ranging from about 50 m to 300 m high, many of which can be easily climbed for views out over the town, fields and valley.

DoThe valley is a superb area for hiking. The above attractions can generally be reached on foot using well worn paths or rough roads.

EatA number of small shops line the plaza selling cookies, bread, cheese, fruits and vegetables, soft drinks, etc.

SleepIt can be difficult to rouse hotel owners when the bus from Arequipa arrives at 02:30, so it may be necessary to spend a few hours waiting in the plaza until morning.

ConnectThere are public telephones outside the municipality offices and Hostal Trebol.

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