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Arequipa
Walking Tour Arequipa Including Santa Catalina Monastery
- Duration3h 30m
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryCity Tours, Half-day Tours
Overview
Join this 3.5-hour walking tour of the beautiful city of Arequipa with our company that provide you a professional english or spanish speaker tour guide.
A City within the City!
Visit the largest Monastery in the world!!!
20 thousand square meters, four neighborhoods, which emulate the Arequipa urban distribution of the first years of the Colony.
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What's included
English tour guide (in the Monastery)
3.5-hour walking tour
English professional tour guide during the tour
Entrance fee (ticket for santa Catalina Monastery)
Hotel pickup walking
What's Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transport (it is walking tour not by car)
Itinerary
Pick you upnnArequipa is located in the southwestern part of the country and is the second biggest city of Peru, with a population of almost one million. It is also the capital of the department of Arequipa, 663.8 miles (1,068km) from Lima. The city sits at an altitude of 2,325 meters above sea level in a mountainous desert in the western Andes, at the foot of El Misti Volcano.nIts colonial buildings were erected in ashlar (pearl coloured volcanic rock) which was used with abundance throughout the city, giving it the nickname of u2018The White Cityu2019. The historic center was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in December 2000 due to its architecture and historical integrity. u201cThe historic center of Arequipa is an example of ornamental architecture, representing a masterpiece of the European creative coalition and native characteristics.u201dnnGenerally considered the second most beautiful city in Peru after Cusco, Arequipa has attractions for all, many of whom come to visit the Colca Canyon.
We will pass by this beautifull church
Visit to apreciate the architecture
We will pass by main square of Arequipa
If the Cathedral is open we can enter inside, otherwise we can see it from the outside.
We are going to visit the Barrio San Lazaro
We are going to visit Museum with alpacas and llamas, textile exhibits, and a wool store.
We will pass through the Plaza San Francisco and also the u00a8Fundo El Fierrou00a8where there are local artisans.
A City within the City! It is the largest Monastery in the world!!!nn20 thousand square meters, four neighborhoods, which emulate the Arequipa urban distribution of the first years of the Colony.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Sun protect
Don't wearing short clothes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.