Arequipa is a city in Peru and the capital of the department of the same name. It is home to the Constitutional Court of Peru and is often referred to as the "legal capital of Peru". According to the 2017 national census, the city has an urban population of 1,296,278. Known for its colonial architecture and volcanic stone structures, Arequipa is an important cultural and economic center.
The Sacred Valley, or Valle Sagrado, is a region in Peru located in the Andean highlands near Cusco. It is a picturesque valley that stretches along the Urubamba River, surrounded by towering mountains and dotted with ancient Inca ruins and traditional Andean villages.