Naturaleza Activa awarded by the press in Arequipa

by the Colca Specialist

One of the most famous newspapers in Arequipa Peru: DIARIO NOTICIAS recognized DOWNHILL PICHU-PICHU as the most important mountainbike circuit in Arequipa.

After several years of a patient and high quality oriented work,Naturaleza Activa ,an ecoturism specialized travel agency from Areequipa can say finally MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

This recognizition means much for the crew of NATURALEZA ACTIVA because it is until the moment the only travel agency of Arequipa which has received such recognizition.

The manager of NATURALEZA ACTIVA and at the same time creator of the awarded circuit Mr Eduardo Sánchez Bendezú thanked all the tourists who have chosen NATURALEZA ACTIVA as their tour operator in Arequipa and specially to those who did the mountainbiking tour in Pichu-Pichu volcano, now awarded as the best downhill mountainbiking circuit in Arequipa.

In the past a trademark was what the owner said about it but nowadays it is different. A trademark is now what the clients say about it –says Eduardo Sanchez.

That is why we put a lot of emphasis in the total satisfaction of our clients. This recognizition means much for all Naturaleza Activa Team beacuse it means that we are walking the right way.

The Colca Specialist wants to congratulate Mr.Eduardo Sanchez for the wonderful work he is doing as promoter of ecotourism and sustainable tourism in Arequipa and we hope to read more news like this in a near future.

The Colca Specialist.

Naturaleza Activa presents new downhill circuit in Arequipa

by The Colca Specialist

New Downhill Circuit in Misti volcano is awesome!

The Colca Specialist was invited to the presentation of the new downhill circuit in Misti volcano in Arequipa. There is no doubt that many tourists would like to have the same experience I had in Misti volcano. The creator of this circuit is Eduardo Sánchez “Lalo” the manager of Naturaleza Activa and the guide was the most condecorated tour guide from Arequipa Guillermo “Kamikaze” Rendón .

The tour starts at midday so if you come to Arequipa you can visit the downtown area in the morning and in the afternoon you can have this wonderful tour.

The tour is really well prepared and the guide provides you a good quantity of information about Arequipa. This tour is mix of the city tour,countryside tour and the much recommended reality tour: a tour where you can see the “both sides of the coin” in Arequipa. Watching the different neighborhoods on the way and receiving high quality information about the actual situation of Peru was very interesting. Four tours for the price of one! Excellent!

The circuit is not technical at all and it is adapted to the needs of the clients. The tour is designed for the complete satisfaction of all the clients.

There is a saying that says that an imagen speaks much more than thousand words so I am publishing the pictures I have taken during the tour. Thank you very much for reading The Colca Specialist and I hope you enjoy the pictures and the views of this circuit as much as I did! See you soon my friends!

The circuit is designed for people of all ages who want to have a wonderful experience in Arequipa!

As you can see the circuit is not technical at all

The area is peaceful and there is no much traffic in the area

A wonderful view of the inca terraces of the area.Behind we can see the impressive view of Misti volcano.

The visitors´faces expressing their happiness in this picture

A little chapel in los Arenales area.

Pichu-Pichu volcano appearing behind the green terraces

The people of the area continue keeping the inca legacy: the agriculture.

the sunset is starting in the area of Chiguata.

Misti volcano (5,825 mts) was chosen as symbol of Arequipa and its people. Arequipenians are called "mistianos" or "children of Misti"

The shadows of the sicsera cactus. A typical cactus of these areas.

Driving towards the sun... a special feeling!

a beautiful sunset in the area of Chiguata.

The sun hides behind the eucaliptus tree in Chiguata area.

We said good bye to Misti but I promised it to come back soon again!