Santa Catalina Monastery (Monasterio de Santa Catalina) in Arequipa

Santa Catalina Monastery (Monasterio de Santa Catalina)

Arequipa, Peru

4 ticket options available · from $14.51 to $120 · free cancellation on 3 of 4

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GetYourGuide Free cancellation Guided Tour of Santa Catalina Monastery $70 View
Tripadvisor Free cancellation Tour to the Viewpoints and the Monastery of Santa Catalina $120 View
Viator Free cancellation Tour to the Viewpoints and the Monastery of Santa Catalina $120 View

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Monastery in Arequipa, Peru

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Is the Santa Catalina Monastery worth visiting?

Visit Santa Catalina Monastery It has an interesting history, but almost more importantly, is amazingly beautiful. The Monastery is like a city in a city, full of narrow streets and bright colors. I just couldn't stop making pictures. It is best to visit early, so you can avoid tour groups.

How long does it take to see Santa Catalina monastery?

In order not to wander empty, the monastery covers almost 20,000 square meters and is a maze of courtyards, gardens, streets, cloisters and chapels and an art gallery; join a group or take a private guide (next to the ticket office in several languages) the guided tour can last 1 hour or 1 1/2, then you can stay for as ...

What is the history of the monastery Arequipa?

Santa Catalina Monastery was founded in 1579 after Viceroy Francisco de Toledo granted permission to create a convent for Dominican nuns in the growing city of Arequipa. A wealthy widow, Doña María de Guzmán, donated her fortune and entered the new monastery herself, becoming the first resident and prioress.

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