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You are more than welcome to discover the beautiful city of Arequipa with our tour to the city and Santa Catalina Monastery, declared a World Cultural Heritage. Admire its lovely streets as well as the historic center with an amazing architecture around. Stroll through the old `forbidden city` of Santa Catalina Monastery, meet the Jesuit church and enjoy majestic views of the Misti volcano. Enjoy a half day tour in Arequipa and explore this fantastic city located in the south of Peru.
Ticket entrance fees to Santa Catalina Monastery
Professional guide
Round trip transportations to and from your Arequipa hotel
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Round trip transfers to and from hotels located out of the historic center
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up available to hotels located within the historic center of Arequipa
Historic Centre of Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru Your journey begins with the pickup from your hotel located in the historic center of Arequipa to start an incredible excursion around one of the most beautiful and touristic cities of Peru. This will be an interesting tour and the order of the visits could change anytime. 10 minutes
JF27+F6H, Arequipa 04001, Peru We are going to visit the Plaza de Armas, one of the most beautiful in the country and also neighbor of the imposing Cathedral of Arequipa, built in the seventeenth century and completely rebuilt after several earthquakes. 20 minutes
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, Arequipa, Peru We will see the Cathedral and the Church Compañía de Jesús (1590), considered a classic example of the local baroque architecture that keeps inside a sample exceptional paintings and murals. Later, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an authentic medieval cloister built in 1579 that is still in use to this day. This mysterious convent was built with ashlar, the main material of local architecture, and it has an extension of 20 thousand square meters. 5 minutes
Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa, Peru The first person who lived here was Maria de Guzman, a woman who decided to moved there during the construction of the convent after her husband, Diego Hernandez de Mendoza, passed away. Currently, there are still cloister nuns living in this fantastic small citadel. 90 minutes
Plaza de Yanahuara, Arequipa, Peru Then, we will visit the district of Yanahuara. This neighbor has panoramic views to the Misti Volcano. It is a perfect place to take pictures. 15 minutes
Mirador Carmen Alto, Arequipa, Peru Then, we are going to visit the district of Carmen Alto, to have an another panoramic views of the amazing colorful countryside, without a doubt a fantastic image. 20 minutes
Pl. de Cayma, Arequipa 04017, Peru You will explore the district of Cayma visiting the Plaza Mayor and the Church San Miguel Arcángel de Cayma located in front of the square. Inside the church, you will find an anonymous collection of paintings that show the miracles of the Virgin. After this great experience visiting Arequipa and Santa Catalina, we are going to drop you off at your hotel. 15 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Santa Catalina Convent closes Good Friday, Christmas and New Year.
If your hotel is not located within the area of the historic center, you can go to the meeting point located in Calle Zela 301, Hotel Mirador del Monasterio
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
CarlaU21
17 Jun 2022
Hermosa la ciudad de Arequipa, la arquitectura es espectacular y única! La plaza de armas muy bonita, los barrios valen la pena visitar, con vistas a los volcanes. La visita es completa con el Monasterio de Santa Catalina, una joya que no puedes dejar de visitar si estas en la ciudad de Arequipa.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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