Half-Day Arequipa City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery
You will be picked up from your hotel to be transferred to the Carmen Alto viewpoint, where you will enjoy the countryside of Arequipa with a view to Chili river, and the Misti and Chachani volcanoes, in the background. Then you will be transported to the Yanahuara viewpoint, an olden construction of the XIX century, where they will obtain a view to the cityside, always with the imposing Misti watching over. After that, you will visit the basilica of the Company of Jesus, an impressive architectonic piece of neo-renaissance style, built with white stone, known as ashlar. The tour will continue in Main Square, the main space of urban encounters. Finally, you will know to get to know the famous Convent of Santa Catalina, a prestigious institution of the XVI century, comprised of plazas, cloisters, and streets, that used to be inhabited by the daughters of prestigious families, who were kept by the convent’s nuns.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mirador Carmen Alto, Arequipa Peru
It is located 6 km from the center of Arequipa. From this place you can enjoy a great view of the Chili river valley and the volcanoes that surround the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yanahuara, Suburb of Arequipa, Arequipa 04013 Peru
Yanahuara is declared "Villa Hermosa de Yanahuara" on November 8, 1870. It is one of the oldest districts created in Arequipa whose main square is surrounded by churches, traditional shops and its famous viewpoint.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Peru
The Church of the Company is a World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1590 and lasted more than a century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa Peru
The citadel occupies a land of 20,000 square meters and is isolated from the city, despite being located in the heart of it. The material used for its construction was ashlar, coming from the volcanoes that surround the city
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up."
"Children must be accompanied by an adult."
"Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
02:00 PM
Duración: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
- Pick-up from hotels located at Arequipa Historic Center.
- This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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