Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum

Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum
Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum
Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum
Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum
Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum
Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum
Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum

Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent & Juanita Museum

Duration

Half-Day

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Cultural

Activity Level

Activity Level

Low

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Trip Overview

Arequipa is unquestionably one of the prettiest cities in Peru. Founded in 1540 by the Spanish conquistadors, it is now home to just over one million people, making it the second largest city in Peru after Lima. Arequipa has a distinct look thanks to the white Sillar stone, mined from nearby volcanoes, used in the construction of many of its buildings. For this reason, Arequipa is known as the White City.  The city is full of impressive colonial and Republican-era architecture, both in the city center and neighboring districts. And in the distance, you can see the peaks of surrounding volcanoes, most famously Misti, an ever-present reminder of the region’s volcanic activity. During our Arequipa day tour, you’ll learn more about this fascinating city, one of the most unique urban centers in Peru.


Itinerary

Our Arequipa city tour will take you through the streets of the White City, passing cathedrals, churches, monasteries and more. Your guide will tell you all about life in Arequipa, from colonial times through to the present day. You’ll learn how the city has changed, and how the first Spanish colonists built upon an area once home to ancient peoples of the Peruvian Andes.

We will stop to admire some of the city’s most famous buildings, such as the Basílica C...

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    What's included

    • Transport: Private or shared 
    • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Santa Catalina and Juanita museum 
    • Santa Catalina Convent and Juanita museum entrance fee 
    • First aid kit, if you are taking any medications, please bring your prescription with you 
    • Professional Guided tour ENG 

    What's not included

    • Minimum medical and emergency evacuation insurance 
    • Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance 
    • Any activity not described in What's Included 
    • Meals on your own 
    • Gratuities 

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