Blue walled areas are tucked away in odd corners.
Some of the highlights of the areas open to the public:
- Cloister of the Oranges – Claustro los Naranjos - The three crosses set among the orange trees are the center of the Passion of the Christ ceremonies when the monastery is closed to visitors.
- Silence Yard - Nuns walked, said the rosary and read the Bible in silence E
- ntrance Portico - Statue of St Catherine of Siena in sillar over arched doorway M
- ain Cloister - Largest in monastery with confessionals and paintings depicting the life of Mary and the public life of Jesus C
- hurch - Rebuilt several times after earthquake damage according to original design. Silver worked altar dedicated to Sor Ana de Los Angeles Monteagudo. A metal grille separates the private areas from the public.
- Cordova Street - Beautiful street reminiscent of Spain with hanging geraniums on one side. Newer architecture on opposite side houses new quarters for the nuns.
- Plaza Zocodover - Named for Arab word for barter or exchange, this was the area where nuns gathered on Sundays to exchange or barter their religious crafts.
- Sevilla Street - Originally led to first church of St Catherine which was later converted to the kitchens. Kitchen burned coal and wood, darkening the walls and ceilings. Original cooking utensils are on display.
- Burgos Street - Connected vegetable garden to Sevilla Street and the kitchen.
- Laundry Area - Big earthen storage vats served as wash tubs when canals provided the water supply to Arequipa.