Walking city tour and Mama Juanita
ID: GYG836758-1326101
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Visit the beautiful historic center of the city of Arequipa, and discover its historic buildings and imposing churches and colonial mansions.
In detail
Visit the beautiful historic center of the city of Arequipa, and discover its historic buildings and imposing colonial churches and mansions. This walking tour will take you to discover this impressive city, which has a lot of history, culture and one of the best cuisines in Peru. Explore the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries of the Catholic University of Santa Maria, and marvel at its incredible collection of mummies, as well as its perfect state of preservation. San Lazaro Neighborhood: After picking you up at the hotel located in the historic center of the city of Arequipa, we will begin our tour walking through the colonial neighborhood of San Lazaro, where the city of Arequipa was founded, and the oldest neighborhood in the city. Alpaca World Arequipa: We will explore Alpaca World, an excellent place to learn about the textile world, the process and production of alpaca fiber, highly appreciated throughout the world. You will be able to appreciate these beautiful animals, also llamas, that live in a natural space. San Francisco Square, Church and Monastery: We will pass by San Francisco Square. We will see a panoramic view of the Church of San Francisco, built in the 17th century and restored on different occasions due to earthquakes. On the way to the Plaza de Armas, we will see colonial mansions such as the Casona Tristán del Pozo, with a beautiful baroque-style doorway from the 18th century. Plaza de Armas: Next, we will visit the Plaza de Armas and the Municipal Palace, and admire the spectacular architecture of the surroundings. The Cathedral, the Church of the Company founded by the Jesuits in the 17th century, and the Church of San Francisco from the 16th century, are jewels that stand out for the beauty of their buildings. Museum of the Andean Sanctuaries: We will visit the Museum of the Andean Sanctuaries, an archaeological museum with a very interesting collection of various artifacts belonging to the Inca culture with an approximate age of 500 years, and an exhibition of mummies from ancient Peru. You will be able to appreciate the good state of conservation of the famous Lady of Ampato, as well as the mummification process used to keep her in good condition. Also known as the Juanita Mummy, this is a young Inca girl between 13 and 14 years old, who was found frozen in the Ampato volcano in 1995 and is currently kept protected inside an urn at a temperature of 19 degrees below zero. She was found with offerings around her, such as gold statuettes and precious stones, and other objects that are on display in the museum. At the end of the guided tour we will drop you off back at your hotel or in the city centre.
In detail
Visit the beautiful historic center of the city of Arequipa, and discover its historic buildings and imposing colonial churches and mansions. This walking tour will take you to discover this impressive city, which has a lot of history, culture and one of the best cuisines in Peru. Explore the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries of the Catholic University of Santa Maria, and marvel at its incredible collection of mummies, as well as its perfect state of preservation. San Lazaro Neighborhood: After picking you up at the hotel located in the historic center of the city of Arequipa, we will begin our tour walking through the colonial neighborhood of San Lazaro, where the city of Arequipa was founded, and the oldest neighborhood in the city. Alpaca World Arequipa: We will explore Alpaca World, an excellent place to learn about the textile world, the process and production of alpaca fiber, highly appreciated throughout the world. You will be able to appreciate these beautiful animals, also llamas, that live in a natural space. San Francisco Square, Church and Monastery: We will pass by San Francisco Square. We will see a panoramic view of the Church of San Francisco, built in the 17th century and restored on different occasions due to earthquakes. On the way to the Plaza de Armas, we will see colonial mansions such as the Casona Tristán del Pozo, with a beautiful baroque-style doorway from the 18th century. Plaza de Armas: Next, we will visit the Plaza de Armas and the Municipal Palace, and admire the spectacular architecture of the surroundings. The Cathedral, the Church of the Company founded by the Jesuits in the 17th century, and the Church of San Francisco from the 16th century, are jewels that stand out for the beauty of their buildings. Museum of the Andean Sanctuaries: We will visit the Museum of the Andean Sanctuaries, an archaeological museum with a very interesting collection of various artifacts belonging to the Inca culture with an approximate age of 500 years, and an exhibition of mummies from ancient Peru. You will be able to appreciate the good state of conservation of the famous Lady of Ampato, as well as the mummification process used to keep her in good condition. Also known as the Juanita Mummy, this is a young Inca girl between 13 and 14 years old, who was found frozen in the Ampato volcano in 1995 and is currently kept protected inside an urn at a temperature of 19 degrees below zero. She was found with offerings around her, such as gold statuettes and precious stones, and other objects that are on display in the museum. At the end of the guided tour we will drop you off back at your hotel or in the city centre.
Highlights
- Admire the perfect preservation of the mummies in the museum.
- Discover one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites.
- Learn about history from professional bilingual guides.
- Opportunity to see an interesting collection of Inca artifacts.
Guiding languages
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.