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Private Arequipa City Tour: Juanita Museum, Santa Catalina and Colonial Suburbs
- Max Travelers10 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
Take a private city tour and discover Arequipa by private van. Explore “The White City” with its monastery and museum, including the famous Juanita Mummy, perfectly saved. Visit the colonial suburbs of Cayma, Sabandia and Yanahuara and enjoy a traditional Arequipenian meal for lunch after your tour.
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What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local Taxes
A professional English speaking tour guide
A professional driver with a private van
What's Not included
Gratuities
Entrance tickets
Lunch
Itinerary
In the morning your private driver and guide will meet you at your hotel to start your private city tour of Arequipa u00b4The White Cityu00b4. nnYou will visit stunning attractions including the Monastery of Santa Catalina, that was built in 1579 and that served as a cloister for nuns from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries.nnAlso, the complex is a work of art designed applying Colonial architecture and built with white volcanic rock, also called Silla. Its walls enclose a complete religious world. Visit and do not miss its interesting rooms, little plazas and streets.
Another place you should not miss and you will visit on your tour is the Juanita Mummy Museum (Museo Santuarios Andinos). nnThe museum accommodates the frozen mummy of Juanita and her artifacts. Juanita was a young teenage girl who was sacrificed by the Incas to the mountain gods on Ampato Mountain. She is the most famous mummy in the Andes due to her outstanding preservation in this museum. She is only on display during the months of May to December.nnPreservation work is carried out during January to April. During these months another mummy will be on display. nnAfter your visit to the museum, the tour will continue and you will explore the colonial suburbs of Cayma, Sabandia and Yanahuara.
Here you will appreciate the amazing views of the city and its volcanoes. nnAfter your private city tour, you will enjoy the delicious Arequipian food for lunch at a Picanteria, local restaurant. After lunch we will transfer you back to your hotel.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 6 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.