Eleanor Hughes

I'm a New Zealander who wrote children's fiction, then took up travel writing to justify my long, overland travels through South and Central America. A relaxing holiday is not for me. I enjoy discovering new adventures with a few challenges along the way!
The Best of Arequipa, Peru

The Best of Arequipa, Peru

Arequipa, known as the White City due to buildings constructed of white volcanic sillar rock, was founded in 1540 in a valley surrounded by three volcanoes. Despite being Peru’s second-largest city, with a population of 840,000, Arequipa's historic center feels like a...