Santa Catalina Monastery

Founded in 1579 by a wealthy window to house the second daughters of wealthy Spanish families, Santa Catalina Monastery is a city within Arequipa. With beautiful colonial architecture, winding cobblestone streets, beautiful rooms, and ornate plazas, it’s one of Arequipa’s top sites.

One of the courtyards at Santa Catalina Monastery

Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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