Monasterio de Santa Catalina Admission Ticket | 2 hours

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Overview

The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena in Arequipa, is considered one of the most important and original architectural works of Peru and Latin America, with more than 400 years of history. It is known as "A city inside the city "because inside there are several streets, cloisters, cells, a square with a pool, laundry, cemetery, etc. In its Pinacoteca you can see an important collection of religious art from the continent, as well as numerous paintings of the so-called Cuzqueña School, the maximum expression of the fusion of two cultures, the Inca and the Spanish. It was opened to the public in the year 1970 and receives daily visitors from all parts of Peru and the world.

Meeting points

Monasterio de Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina 301, , Arequipa, Peru, PE

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Monasterio de Santa Catalina

    The Viceroy Francisco Toledo, during his visit to Arequipa, was informed by the Cabildo, about his desire years ago, to found a monastery of nuns. This motivated him to grant the necessary licenses for the foundation of the "Monastery of Private Nuns of the Order of Santa Catalina de Siena". Years later, Doña María de Guzmán, widow of Diego Hernández de Mendoza, beautiful, rich and young woman who had no children, decided to seclude herself in the monastery under construction, giving her all her possessions. On September 10, 1579, the Report and Capitulation of the Monastery's foundation signed between the City Council, Justice and Regiment and the Bishopric of Cusco was made, and the Town Council handed over the four lots owned by the city for its operation; naming Doña María de Guzmán "first town-dweller and prioress of said Monastery".

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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219 reviews

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Do Nun miss this!

Published on Feb, 2025

The monastery tour was informative, our guide Claudia had interesting insights into how the nuns lived and her knowledge of the entire history of the nunnery was impressive. Even in the rain this is a great activity as a lot of the tour is inside.

Don't miss out on this gem!

Published on Oct, 2024

Wandering around this place was bliss. The story of its history and the gorgeous colours everywhere are amazing! We got in early and we're lucky that there we're no big crowds yet. Take your time to soak up the atmosphere and tranquility of the place. If you stay in Arequipa don't miss out on this place!!

Recommend

Published on Jul, 2024

Recommend getting a guide. We had two teens with us and they found the monastery very interesting. If you can go on a Tuesday when it’s open late, at night. The last Sunday? of the month the entrance fee is only 10 soles.

Get a guide

Published on Jun, 2024

The brilliant colours are what you see in all the photos, and they are amazing, but get a guide to hear the history and stories....it will make it more than a simple instagram moment. One of our favourite sites.

Easy to get to and colorful

Published on May, 2024

Colorful, peaceful - did the self-paced audio tour. Loved the blue and red areas. Just came for Colca so was not expecting to see much in Arequipa

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