Activity Arequipa, Peru
Tour to the Viewpoints and the Monastery of Santa Catalina
About this activity
Travellers! Ready for the most impressive views of the city? The beginning of the tour will transport us to the 18th and 19th centuries, Mansions, cobbled streets, of colonial origin with native influence, we will continue through the volcano viewpoint, where we will also have a view of the city countryside, we will end our tour in a mini camelid zoo and the monastery of Santa Catalina, intended for the wealthiest nuns in the city, the most famous point of the city.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 7 people
- People per booking
- 1–7
- Guide
- English, French, Spanish
- Operated by
- arequipayfreetours
Ages: Children (7–10 years) · Youth (11–23 years) · Adults (24–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Entrance to the Carmen Alto viewpoint
- Included: Entrance to Santa Catalina Monastery
Not included
- Not included: At each visiting point you can purchase food and drinks from S/.1.50
- Not included: Mundo alpaca sells clothing, accessories and more. from s/9.00
- Not included: Floating Viewpoint s/.20.00
- Not included: Zipline s./60.00
Itinerary
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Stop 1
30 min Admission included
Panoramic view of the main volcanoes, the city's countryside, adventure sports, gastronomy and much more...
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Stop 2
20 min
Traditional neighborhood of the city, we will observe colonial style alleys, portals signed by poets and revolutionaries of the city, colonial church with mestizo influence, and "Casona Ricketts" English style mansion.
You can also taste the city's traditional dessert.
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Stop 3
20 min
Mini zoo of alpacas and llamas, where we will also see the ancestral technique of backstrap loom, and products that are currently exported for their high quality. We will also visit the store in case you want to purchase any clothing.
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Stop 4
one hour Admission included
We will get to know the city within another city, the monastery transports us to the lifestyle of the ancient nuns, through each room, we will learn about the most important events. It is also possible to purchase products made by current nuns, such as chocolates, creams and soaps.
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
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From the Plaza de Armas, head down Santa Catalina Street (2 blocks) until you reach the corner where the apartment museum is.
End point
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From the Plaza de Armas, head down Santa Catalina Street (2 blocks) until you reach the corner where the apartment museum is.
Pickup points
and 37 more pickup points
I will contact you before pick up.
Using your ticket
The ticket to the monastery of Santa Catilina is provided by the guide who also has the authorization to guide inside the monastery.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum 2 passengers
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Tour to the Viewpoints and the Monastery of Santa Catalina
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