1975 Cuzzi Morales Pictorial Tourist Map of Arequipa, Peru

This is a c. 1975 pictorial tourist map of Arequipa, one of Peru's most beautiful and historic cities. Pictorial vignettes highlight important buildings throughout central Arequipa, including the cathedral, the Plaza de San Francisco, the Banco Central de Reserva (Central Reserve Bank), and the Parque Duhamel. Hotels, banks, restaurants, and other businesses are identified as well. Numerous airline offices, including Aire France, Aerolineas Argentinas, and Lufthansa are also labeled. A stunning pictorial border encircles the map on three sides highlighting the Andes, bullfighting, and hotels.

Arequipa

Arequipa was founded on August 15, 1540, and formally named by Spanish king Carlos on September 22, 1541. Arequipa held an outstanding economic position during the viceregal period. During the Republican Era, Arequipa has seen civic, popular, and democratic rebellions. Today, Arequipa is the second most populous city in Peru and the seat of the Constitutional Court, for which it is known as the 'legal capital of Peru'. Its historical center, some of which is illustrated here, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Publication History and Census

This map was approved by the Concejo Provincial de Arequipa (Arequipa Provincial Council) with input from the Ministerio de Industria y Turismo (Ministry of Industry and Tourism). It was printed in Arequipo by Cuzzi y Cia. c. 1975. An example bearing the same title is cataloged in OCLC as part of the collection at the University of Amsterdam.