Arequipa, Peru
Articles, maps, guided tours and resources for tourism, sightseeing, sports and recreation, for the Peruvian south coast city of Arequipa, known as the White City.
Tour the Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa, Peru
The Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa, Peru is not a single building but many within a complex of 20,000 square meters that was home for Dominican nuns for centuries. Opened to the public in 1970, this religious community is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture, art and life in a city within a city.
The Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa, Peru is not a single building but many within a complex of 20,000 square meters that was home for Dominican nuns for centuries. Opened to the public in 1970, this religious community is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture, art and life in a city within a city.
Santa Catalina Monastery - Arequipa, Peru
Enter the gates into the adobe brick walled community of the ]Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery in Arequipa, Peru and step back 400 years in time. Opened to the public in 1970, this religious community is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture, art and life in a city within a city.
Enter the gates into the adobe brick walled community of the ]Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery in Arequipa, Peru and step back 400 years in time. Opened to the public in 1970, this religious community is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture, art and life in a city within a city.
Arequipa - The Monastery
"If only one of Arequipa's many historical sights was to be visited, it would definitely have to be the Monastery of Santa Catalina. It is not a single building, rather it is a complex of 20,000 square metres with many buildings that were home for Dominican nuns for centuries." Photos.
"If only one of Arequipa's many historical sights was to be visited, it would definitely have to be the Monastery of Santa Catalina. It is not a single building, rather it is a complex of 20,000 square metres with many buildings that were home for Dominican nuns for centuries." Photos.
Arequipa la Ciudad Blanca
"Arequipa, al pie del Misti, hermoso cono nevado de más de 5,500 mts., se encuentra rodeada de majestuosos volcanes, en uno de los cuales precisamente se halló a la mundialmente famosa "Momia Juanita". Ubicada a 2360 metros de altura sobre el nivel del mar, en los contrafuertes de los Andes peruanos, es la segunda ciudad del Perú."
"Arequipa, al pie del Misti, hermoso cono nevado de más de 5,500 mts., se encuentra rodeada de majestuosos volcanes, en uno de los cuales precisamente se halló a la mundialmente famosa "Momia Juanita". Ubicada a 2360 metros de altura sobre el nivel del mar, en los contrafuertes de los Andes peruanos, es la segunda ciudad del Perú."
Arequipa linda.com
Portal to the city, with photos, events, recipes, attractions and information about the city.
Portal to the city, with photos, events, recipes, attractions and information about the city.
Arequipa Region - Convent
Text and photos by Andrys Basten.
Text and photos by Andrys Basten.
Arequipa Travel Guide
"Arequipa also offers an exquisite cuisine, beautiful landscapes of countryside, majestic volcanoes, the Colca Valley, challenges and adventures in Colca Canyon, natural reservations, and the heat of friendly people willing to make the tourist enjoy their visit to Arequipa."
"Arequipa also offers an exquisite cuisine, beautiful landscapes of countryside, majestic volcanoes, the Colca Valley, challenges and adventures in Colca Canyon, natural reservations, and the heat of friendly people willing to make the tourist enjoy their visit to Arequipa."
Arequipa
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Arequipa
Destination guide from American Airlines includes attractions, events, nightlife, hotels, restaurants, historical background and a district guide,
Destination guide from American Airlines includes attractions, events, nightlife, hotels, restaurants, historical background and a district guide,
Arequipa
Click on a thumbnail for larger views of some of the city's attractions.
Click on a thumbnail for larger views of some of the city's attractions.
Arequipa
Photos include scenic views of the city and surrounding area as well as scenes from daily life.
Photos include scenic views of the city and surrounding area as well as scenes from daily life.
Arequipa, Peru
Brief descriptions of the city, nearby communities and local attractions, plus a history of the city.
Brief descriptions of the city, nearby communities and local attractions, plus a history of the city.
Arequipa, The charming colonial style city in Southern Peru
Descriptions, photos, recommendations and getting there information.
Descriptions, photos, recommendations and getting there information.
CIARQ Archaeology of Arequipa Peru
"The Center for Archaeological Research in Arequipa (CIARQ) is a non-profit organization that exists to conduct archaeological research and public education on archaeology and preservation in Arequipa and surrounding areas of southern Peru."
"The Center for Archaeological Research in Arequipa (CIARQ) is a non-profit organization that exists to conduct archaeological research and public education on archaeology and preservation in Arequipa and surrounding areas of southern Peru."
Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
"The historic centre of Arequipa is an outstanding example of a colonial settlement, challenged by the natural conditions, the indigenous influences, the process of conquest and evangelization, as well as the spectacular nature of its setting."
"The historic centre of Arequipa is an outstanding example of a colonial settlement, challenged by the natural conditions, the indigenous influences, the process of conquest and evangelization, as well as the spectacular nature of its setting."
Monasterio de Santa Catalina/Santa Catalina Monastery
Begun in 1580, forty years after the city was founded, the monastery was enlarged over the centuries until it became a city within the city. At one time, 450 nuns, lay people and servants resided within the community, closed off from the city by high walls.
Begun in 1580, forty years after the city was founded, the monastery was enlarged over the centuries until it became a city within the city. At one time, 450 nuns, lay people and servants resided within the community, closed off from the city by high walls.
Las Casitas del Colca
"No longer the sole preserve of backpackers and climbers, the Peruvian Andes have recently been crowned with luxurious retreats like this remote Orient-Express outpost in Colca Canyon, which is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. It's tough to access (a three-hour drive from the nearest airport, in Arequipa) but worth the detour." Conde Nast review
"No longer the sole preserve of backpackers and climbers, the Peruvian Andes have recently been crowned with luxurious retreats like this remote Orient-Express outpost in Colca Canyon, which is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. It's tough to access (a three-hour drive from the nearest airport, in Arequipa) but worth the detour." Conde Nast review
Private Monastery of Nuns of the Order of Santa Catalina of Sena
"Located in the center of Arequipa, Santa Catalina is the pride of its townspeople, covering an area of more than 29,426 square meters. It is a masterpiece of colonial architecture, and houses some of the finest examples of Spanish American religious art."
"Located in the center of Arequipa, Santa Catalina is the pride of its townspeople, covering an area of more than 29,426 square meters. It is a masterpiece of colonial architecture, and houses some of the finest examples of Spanish American religious art."
Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery Arequipa Peru Photo Gallery
Click on a thumbnail for larger views of this must-see Colonial monastery now open to the public.
Click on a thumbnail for larger views of this must-see Colonial monastery now open to the public.
Santa Catalina Monastery
Text and photos of a visit to this important part of Arequipa's history.
Text and photos of a visit to this important part of Arequipa's history.
Tourism in Arequipa
"The White City, Colca Canyon, news, forums, polls, photo gallery tours packages."
"The White City, Colca Canyon, news, forums, polls, photo gallery tours packages."
Where is the Deepest Canyon in the World?
Colca Canyon, visited from Arequipa, "the second largest and most beautiful city in Peru, which is tucked away on the altiplano at an altitude of 2325 metres."
Colca Canyon, visited from Arequipa, "the second largest and most beautiful city in Peru, which is tucked away on the altiplano at an altitude of 2325 metres."