From Arequipa | Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Monastery

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ID: GYG692202-1147576
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Country: Peru

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Narrow streets, white houses and patios full of flowers... Cordoba seems to have a lost sister on the other side of the Atlantic. Let yourself be captivated by the beauty of the White City of Arequipa
In this tour we invite you to know a magnificent place that is considered a city within a city because of the extension of land it occupies: The Monastery of Santa Catalina.

Together with the accompaniment of a professional guide specialized in guiding inside the enclosure we will make our visit that will last 01 hour.

The interior of this enclosure, given the greatness of its extension, has streets that have different names, among them we will be able to know: Toledo Street, Granada Street, Cordova Street, etc. All of them very representative and beautiful. The story goes that this place was created in order to make a place of retreat for the young ladies who wanted to exercise religious life from Creole, mestizo to Spanish. The story also tells of the entrance of poor nuns.

In the interior of the Monastery of Santa Catalina we can also find representative Patios such as the Patio Los Naranjos, Patio El Silencio, etc.

It has a Pinacoteca where there are approximately 400 pieces; there we can observe one of the most important samples of the religious art.

One of the most important nuns is Sister Ana de los Angeles for her predictions and miracles.

After having the guided tour of 01 hour, you can choose to stay in the enclosure to take some pictures, go to the cafeteria that they have inside the enclosure is also another option.

Note:

Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, floods, floods, etc.), strikes and/or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated above, does not apply refund.
The itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, always to ensure the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service in its entirety.
If you do not attend the day of the service, it is considered as "Done" without any claim, postponement or refund.

Highlights

  • Small walled citadel built as a convent for cloistered nuns.
  • Citadel of women dedicated to prayer, charity and tailoring.
  • The monastery of Santa Catalina is a jewel of a religious building.

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.