Sabandia is a beautiful spot 8 km. (5 mi.) away from Arequipa, surrounded by the Chachani and Misti volcanoes and by a bucolic countryside, making the excursion very pleasant.

It has an interesting 18th century hydraulic mill with two water intakes which activates two grindstones. It was originally used for the preparation of wheat flour, corn flour and other cereals. It is a building of a rectangular layout, surrounded by high walls, with elevated buttresses and domes located on the banks of a stream.

Two kilometers beyond the mill is Paucarpata, an area of extensive terracing, from which you can get a very good view of the Misti Volcano. Highly recommended.