Arequipa Half-Day City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

Tour Highlights

Presentation

The Arequipa Half-Day City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery is a wonderful and comprehensive cultural excursion designed to discover the architectural and historical splendor of the famous «White City.» With the perfect assistance and coordination of Pakareqtampu Travel, you will begin your tour delighting in the impressive panoramic views of the Arequipa valley and its imposing Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Picchu volcanoes from the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, later venturing into the traditional and historic streets of the Yanahuara neighborhood and the emblematic San Lázaro Neighborhood, the oldest in the city.

The journey continues by exploring the majestic Plaza de Armas, the Casona Tristán del Pozo, and the Santa Catalina Monastery, an amazing colonial citadel with more than 400 years of history hidden behind its walls, full of cloisters, colorful patios, and picturesque internal streets. This alternative guarantees a commercially attractive, completely safe trip provided with an impeccable logistical management by Pakareqtampu Travel, ideal to immerse yourself in the rich social and religious heritage of southern Peru.

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Short itinerary

Day 1: Arequipa City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

Morning pickup at your hotel in Arequipa by Pakareqtampu Travel and start of the excursion.
Visit to the Carmen Alto Viewpoint to appreciate spectacular views of the valley and the three guardian volcanoes.
Tour of the traditional Yanahuara neighborhood, its 1750 baroque church, and its carved sillar arches.
Walk through the historic streets of San Lázaro, the Plaza de Armas, and the beautiful Casona Tristán del Pozo.
Option to visit the Andean Sanctuaries Museum to meet the famous Mummy Juanita.
Detailed guided exploration of the Santa Catalina Monastery, touring its internal streets, cells, and colorful cloisters.
Conclusion of the experience in the afternoon.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arequipa City Tour and Santa Catalina Monastery

08:00 a.m. Hotel pickup — Carmen Alto Viewpoint. Start: 08:00 a.m., pickup from the hotel. The first stop will be the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, from where you have the best views of the valley and the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Picchu volcanoes. Morning Yanahuara, San Lázaro, and Plaza de Armas. Then we visit the traditional Yanahuara neighborhood, with its 1750 baroque church and its arches with phrases carved in sillar. We walk through the historic San Lázaro Neighborhood, the oldest in Arequipa, and continue towards the Plaza de Armas, considered one of the most beautiful in the country. We visit the Casona Tristán del Pozo and the Andean Sanctuaries Museum (optional), home to the famous “Juanita” mummy. 14:00 p.m. Santa Catalina Monastery. Finally, we enter the Santa Catalina Monastery, a true city within the city, with more than 400 years of history. We will stroll through its internal streets, colorful patios, cells, cloisters, and original kitchens. End time: approx. 2:00 p.m.

Inclusions

Includes

Tour guide from Pakareqtampu Travel.
Tourist transport.

Does not include

Others.
Entrance fee to the Santa Catalina Monastery.
Entrance fee to the Carmen Alto Viewpoint.
Entrance fee to the Andean Sanctuaries Museum.

We recommend bringing

Light but warm clothing.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Hat and sunglasses.
Camera.
Cash for entrance fees and souvenirs.