City Tour Arequipa and Santa Catalina Convent

Discover the majesty of Arequipa with our city tour. Explore its impressive historical buildings, such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina and the Plaza de Armas, while you immerse yourself in the rich culture and colonial architecture of this Peruvian city. Book now and live an unforgettable experience in Arequipa!

Useful Information

Locations Visited: Paracas, Ica, Huacachina.

Starting Altitude: 400 masl = 1312.34 Feet.

Highest Point: 400 masl = 1312.34 Feet.

Group: Upon Request.

Physical Grading: 2/5

Itinerary

13:00 hrs, Pick up from your hotel, in the center of the city of Arequipa We visit the Santa Catalina monastery, which is a sample of four centuries of Arequipa architecture. The intrusive cells, the small streets and cloisters full of colorful flowers and the walls painted in fresh dyes. Narrow alleys lead to the various parts of the convent, passing through picturesque places and living and sleeping areas with original furniture. Visitors will relive and get lost in the path of time. Then we will visit the Plaza de Armas, one of the most beautiful in Peru, the Jesuit Church of the Company, which in its beautiful façade announces the so-called mestizo architecture, its cloisters and dome, the Tristán del Pozo mansion and to have one more sample of the colonial past, we will visit the bronze dairy farms and La Cabezona, places where various commercial activities were developed, the famous barter of products coming from the coast, the mountains or overseas to be offered in the city, The artisans and tailors were also located. The Tambos eventually became homes, emerging a new historical episode; Visiting the dairy farms will mean encountering experiences, sensations and a particular way of life from the history of Arequipa. The princes of Asturias visited them on their visit to this city.