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City Tour of Arequipa

Santa Catalina Monastery - Arequipa (0)
from/per person $70

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CITY TOUR OF AREQUIPA

Our City Tour of Arequipa takes you to see the best attractions in town.
We visit the magnificent Santa Catalina Monastery, a remarkable sight in Arequipa.
Then, we meet Juanita “the Ice Girl,” a well-preserved mummy found on the Andean glaciers.
Additionally, we visit the Cathedral of Arequipa, which dates back to the XVII century.

City Tour of Arequipa

Part I: The Monastery of Santa Catalina.

09:00 h. First, we will visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, the most iconic site in the city.
Once there, we will tour through cobblestone streets, plazas, fountains, and chapels.

Among the highlights is the Orange Tree Cloister, with mural paintings.
While other murals depict scenes from the life of Jesus Christ.
Likewise, the monastery also owns a great collection of colonial paintings.
During our visit, we will learn not only about Spanish art but also about the indigenous art style.

Due to its large size, Santa Catalina is considered more like a small town than a religious complex.
We will spend about two hours exploring this site with a resident guide.

Part II: Main Square of Arequipa and the Cathedral.

Secondly, we will visit the center of Arequipa, one of the most beautiful plazas in Peru.
There we appreciate a fountain with a peculiar statue, a popular icon for Arequipeños.
After walking around the plaza, we visit the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa.

Without a doubt, the cathedral represents the most important Catholic church in the city.
Unlike other religious buildings, the Cathedral owns a very interesting museum.
This museum displays a great collection of liturgical objects, as well as paintings.
Additionally, we can get on top of the cathedral and take a closer look at its bells.

Part III: The Museum of Juanita “The Ice Inca Girl”

Finally, we will visit Juanita; a young Inca girl sacrificed in Inca times.
She was discovered in 1,999 beneath the glaciers of a mountain.
Despite the harshness of the weather, the girl was found surprisingly well preserved.
Her discovery certainly represents one of the most important archaeological findings in Peru.
According to scholars, Juanita was about fifteen years old at the time she was sacrificed.

Besides her good preservation, the bundle also contained various relics.
Among the relics, archaeologists found small clay statues, shells, and gold objects.
Likewise, the museum also displays offerings of coca leaves, corn, and some fruits.
In addition, the museum also exhibits ancient Inca pottery, jewelry as well as textiles.

Finally, we will take you back to your hotel.

End of the tour.

CITY TOUR DE AREQUIPA

  • 09:00 h. Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa.
  • Entrance fees.
  • English speaking guide.
  • 12:30 h. Drop off at your hotel at the end of the tour.

  • Extras & Gratitude.

1° – Contact us via WhatsApp to confirm the availability of the tour you wish.
2° – Once availability is confirmed, please send us an email with the following information:

  • Names & Last names.
  • Nationality.
  • Passport number.
  • Date of Birth.

3° – Proceed with your payment online through our web.
4° – Finally, receive confirmation via e-mail or WhatsApp.

  • We suggest wearing light clothing.
  • Bring sunblock, sunglasses and a hat.
  • Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Bring a warm jacket for the afternoon.

Change of Tour Date:
You can change the date of your trip at least 3 days of anticipation at no extra charge.

Cancellations:
If you cancel your tour 48 hours before the tour begins, we will charge an administration fee of 20%.

No Shows:
100% cancellation fee.

Important:
Refunds are not issued due to inclement weather or any other problems caused by a third party.

Is there a lot of walking on this tour?
Not much really.

How long does the whole tour take?
It takes around 4 hours.

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