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Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa
A city of white volcanic stone housing a 20,000-square-meter monastery that is essentially a city within a city, with colorful streets and cloisters.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Arequipa, Peru · South America
Selva Alegre is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mariano Melgar, 15km from El Misti.
Selva Alegre is a town located in Arequipa, Peru. With a population of 72,696, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Selva Alegre sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Selva Alegre to your route.
Alto Selva Alegre District is one of twenty-nine districts of the province Arequipa in Peru.
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Selva Alegre is located in Arequipa, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -16.3706 latitude, -71.5272 longitude.
Selva Alegre has a population of approximately 72,696 people, making it a town in Peru.
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museum
A city of white volcanic stone housing a 20,000-square-meter monastery that is essentially a city within a city, with colorful streets and cloisters.
3 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
5,822-metre stratovolcano overlooking Arequipa, a constant landmark on the Panamericana and Colca approach roads.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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