Walking Tour Arequipa Including Santa Catalina Monastery

Pick you up Arequipa is located in the southwestern part of the country and is the second biggest city of Peru, with a population of almost one million. It is also the capital of the department of Arequipa, 663.8 miles (1,068km) from Lima. The city sits at an altitude of 2,325 meters above sea level in a mountainous desert in the western Andes, at the foot of El Misti Volcano. Its colonial buildings were erected in ashlar (pearl coloured volcanic rock) which was used with abundance throughout the city, giving it the nickname of ‘The White City’. The historic center was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in December 2000 due to its architecture and historical integrity. “The historic center of Arequipa is an example of ornamental architecture, representing a masterpiece of the European creative coalition and native characteristics.” Generally considered the second most beautiful city in Peru after Cusco, Arequipa has attractions for all, many of whom come to visit the Colca Canyon.

We will pass by this beautifull church

Visit to apreciate the architecture

We will pass by main square of Arequipa

If the Cathedral is open we can enter inside, otherwise we can see it from the outside.

We are going to visit the Barrio San Lazaro

We are going to visit Museum with alpacas and llamas, textile exhibits, and a wool store.

We will pass through the Plaza San Francisco and also the ¨Fundo El Fierro¨where there are local artisans.

A City within the City! It is the largest Monastery in the world!!! 20 thousand square meters, four neighborhoods, which emulate the Arequipa urban distribution of the first years of the Colony.