Best of Arequipa & Santa Catalina Monastery Half-Day Tour

An Arequipa city tour: the colonial architecture, the plazas, and the viewpoints over the volcanoes. Begin at the Mirador de Carmen Alto, over the Chili River, the pre-Inca terraces and the volcanoes around the White City. Continue through the Plaza de Yanahuara, with its narrow Andalusian-style streets, and the Church of San Juan Bautista. Then the Plaza de Armas, the Church of the Company of Jesus, and its cloisters.

The highlight of this tour is the Santa Catalina Monastery, a 16th-century religious enclave that feels like a city within a city. Wander the streets, patios and chapels inside the Santa Catalina Convent, which has been running for centuries. Every corner tells a story, making this Santa Catalina monastery tour a journey back in time. Don’t miss the chance to explore one of Peru’s most extraordinary landmarks, book your Arequipa city tour with Santa Catalina Monastery today!

1. Step 1

   Mirador de Carmen Alto:

   • Panoramic views of the Chili River, the pre-Inca terraces, and the volcanoes around Arequipa
2. Step 2

   Plaza de Yanahuara & Church of San Juan Bautista:

   • Wander narrow, Andalusian-style streets, and a city viewpoint at the end
3. Step 3

   Plaza de Armas:

   • Explore the historic square, its cathedral, bronze fountain, and elegant colonial portals
4. Step 4

   Church of the Company of Jesus & Cloisters:

   • The gold-covered altarpieces and the preserved colonial cloisters
5. Step 5

   Monastery of Santa Catalina:

   • Stroll the streets, cloisters and alleys of this 16th-century convent