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Mirador Carmen Alto

Peru

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we will pass a sector called mirador Carmen alto to appreciate the terraces of inca preinca time and the chilina valley good place to taste the famous (queso helado ) a traditional desert of Arequipa to finish our day experience in Arequipa we can stop in typical rest where the food is cooked in natural bon fire whit local organic product it will be good opportunity to taste the fried guinea pig (cuy chactao) or typical shrimp soup (chupe de camarones ) also the rocoto relleno which is to the red chili pepper stuffed with meat and vegetables accompanied whit chicha de jora. Back to your hotel approx. 14pm

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Contents

10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome, distinguished guests, to the Mirador Carmen Alto, occasionally referred to by its formal municipal designation as the Mirador de Chilina. As we stand here in the Cayma district, located approximately six kilometers from…

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  2. 2The Main Entrance and Ticket Area

    We arrive at the official entrance of the complex, located precisely at Calle Cuzco one hundred eighty-two in the Cayma district. To reach this point, visitors often walk up from the Chilina bridge, a journey that demands a bit…

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  3. 3The Boyden Station Heritage

    As we move into the first major structure of the complex, we encounter a chapter of history that feels entirely unexpected in the Peruvian Andes. This building, which presently serves as a tranquil chapel dedicated to offering…

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  4. 4The Colonial Art and Ceramics Exhibition

    Stepping out of the bright Andean sunlight, we enter the muted, climate-controlled corridors of the Colca Yachay museum. This repository serves as a magnificent chronological vault of Peruvian cultural heritage. …

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  5. 5The Resting Place of Pepita

    We now enter the most solemn and evocative chamber within the Colca Yachay museum. Before us, resting within a carefully climate-controlled display, is the human remain colloquially and affectionately known to the public as the…

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  6. 6The Alpaca Enclosure and Native Gardens

    Emerging from the dim, reverent atmosphere of the museum, we are greeted once again by the brilliant, high-altitude sunshine and the crisp, invigorating air of the gardens. This outdoor transition zone offers a delightful…

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  7. 7The Great Terrace and Viewpoint

    We have finally arrived at the precipice, the magnificent great terrace that gives the Mirador Carmen Alto its fame. The ground drops away dramatically before us, revealing a breathtaking, sweeping vista of the Chili River valley. …

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  8. 8The Siete Vientos Nets and Giant Swing

    As we continue our walk along the fortified edge of the viewpoint, the atmosphere shifts noticeably from scholarly observation to modern, adrenaline-fueled recreation. The operators of the Mirador Carmen Alto have ingeniously…

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  9. 9The Culinary Kiosks and Traditional Foods

    We conclude our walking tour in the most culturally vibrant and sensory-rich sector of the complex. This is the area of the culinary kiosks and rustic dining spaces. …

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  10. 10Closing

    As our comprehensive audio tour of the Mirador Carmen Alto comes to its conclusion, let us take a moment to pause near the center of the complex and reflect upon the extraordinary density of history we have traversed today. In a…

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What is Mirador Carmen Alto?

Mirador Carmen Alto is a place in Peru with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationPeru
TypeActivity
Story sections10
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-16.3701, -71.5367
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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