Also called the “Cuidad Blanca” or white city due to its magnificent constructions made of a white volcanic rock called sillar. It is the second largest city in Peru. Its historical center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and highlights the religious architecture viceregal and republican product of mixture of Spanish and autochthonous characteristics.
- Half day tour
- Dialy departures
- Group excursion
- Tourist transportation
- Entrance tickets
- Professional guide
Highlights
- Explore an amazing view of volcanos and the city from the Yanahuara lookout. Walk through beautiful white ashlar-walled streets. Visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina and be amazed by colonial architecture, art, and an small city inside.
- Places to visit: Yanahuara lookout, Carmen Alto district, Arequipa’s Historic Center, Monastery of Santa Catalina.
- Departures: Everyday. 8.30 am or 1.30 pm
- From: Your hotel in Arequipa and back.
- Duration: About 3 and half hours
- Transport: Tourist van or minibus.
Inclusions
- Pick up from the hotel, and way back (only in private)
- Tourist van or minibus with panoramic windows
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- Entrance tickets to the places to visit
Booking terms
- A full payment is required to confirm the reservation.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are nonrefundable.
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the tour are 100% refundable less the 5% for administrative fees.
- You need to provide the hotel or place to be picked up for the tour, and it must be within the Historical Center of Cusco.
- If the access of your hotel is remote please ask if we can pick up from there.
Itinerary
08.30 am or 01.30 pm.
From the Yanahuara district and Carmen Alto we will have fantastic views of the old colonial part of the city, of the three volcanoes, and of its Andean terraces. Then we will have a nice stroll through the historic city center, stopping at the Monastery of Santa Catalina, one of the most significant landmarks in the area, as well as the Main Square, the Cloister, and the Church of “La Compañia de Jesus”, where we will also visit the Saint Ignacio’s famous and vibrant cupola.
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The Cathedral of Arequipa:
It is a stunning example of Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Its façade features intricate carvings, statues, and a beautiful central portal. Inside the cathedral, you’ll find ornate altars, beautiful stained glass windows, and a variety of religious artwork. The cathedral also houses a museum where you can learn more about its history and the religious traditions of Arequipa
Santa Catalina Monastery:
A city within a city, you’ll feel as though you’ve entered an entirely new universe with vibrant red and blue hues. A wealthy widow from Arequipa named Maria de Guzman established the Santa Catalina Monastery in the late 16th century—specifically, in 1579. Up until it was made public in 1970, very few people understood what the monastery looked like inside its walls, which had been closed for nearly 400 years.
