Arequipa, Perú

CONVENT OF SANTACATALINA + CITY TOUR

4.9(128)

Tour Description

Discover the Convent of Santa Catalina and the charms of Arequipa on a 3-hour tour. Experience the rich history and beauty of Arequipa on a tour that includes the famous Convent of Santa Catalina, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Church of the Company of Jesus, and the traditional neighborhoods of the city. The tour, which offers hotel pick-up, transportation, a professional guide, and entrance tickets to all locations, allows you to enjoy the experience without worrying about additional payments or queues.

Detailed Itinerary

  • At the agreed time, pick-up from passengers' hotel to start the tour.
  • We begin with a visit to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an architectural treasure that bears witness to four centuries of Arequipa's history. Its narrow passages guide us through the different sections of the convent, where colorful flowers and walls painted in fresh tones create a magical atmosphere. As you walk through its intricate corridors, you'll feel as if you're embarking on a journey through time, immersing yourself in the richness of the unfolding history. After the visit to the Convent of Santa Catalina, we'll continue on foot to the Plaza de Armas, where we'll admire the dazzling facade of the Neo-Renaissance-style Cathedral and the Jesuit Church of the Company, which introduces us to the grandeur of mestizo architecture. Then, we'll head to Casona Tristán del Pozo, whose facade is the best representation of Arequipa's ornamentation. After this, we'll tour the traditional neighborhoods of Arequipa, such as the San Lázaro neighborhood, where the first houses of volcanic stone were located.
  • Once the tour is finished, passengers will be dropped off at their hotel.

Includes

  • Pick-up from the hotel in the city of Arequipa.
  • Tourist transportation.
  • Professional tour guide (in Spanish or English)
  • Entrance to tourist attractions.

Does not include

  • Meals during the tour.
  • Extras and other unspecified items.
  • Snacks and beverages.

Recommendations

  • 1.Identification document or passport.
  • 2.Comfortable clothing (a windbreaker jacket).
  • 3.Hat or cap.
  • 4.Sunscreen.
  • 5.Camera.
  • 6.Snacks and rehydrating beverages.
  • 7.Cash.
  • 8.December to April is the rainy season (bring waterproof clothing and an umbrella), May to November is the dry and cold season (bring winter clothing).