Monasterio de Santa Catalina
Monasterio de Santa Catalina
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Considered a masterpiece of colonial architecture, this monastery is a large complex of rooms, picturesque plazas, ornate fountains and a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets.
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4.5
7,606 reviews
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5,426
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1,831
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276
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50
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23
Martin R
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Friends
Went with a few friends, I feel like this place was a bit over rated. Maybe you will find it better if you are really into religious stuff but for me it felt like it was a lot of the same things, a lot of small rooms, kitchens and paintings. Not very entertaining I think. The surroundings was kind of nice, but the price of approximately 15 USD per person was a bit to expensive for this experience. Maybe more fun with a guide but that will cost you even more. / Martin 29
Written November 27, 2023
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S P A N
Crofton, Canada24 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Take your time, their iOS guided audio tour was great. Take 3plus hours and go early. Lots of shade and cool from heat. So much color and beauty within these walls!
Written November 17, 2023
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GHCedar
North East England, UK1,662 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Visited as part of a walking tour of the city with a knowledgable guide. Am sure got more from the visit, by having a guid with us. Allow enough time to visit - we were there 90 mins and could have stayed much longer. Very interesting
Written October 18, 2023
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Axel S
Herrenberg, Germany14 contributions
A must to see. Huge. Assume that it will take at least 2 hours. Best coffee in town as well in the little shop. Like time stod still for 100 years.
Written August 13, 2023
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patjatje
The Netherlands826 contributions
nice place in the middle of the town . from the outside not that big but inside you easily can walk 1-2 hours to visit each room. A lot of the rooms are similar but still it all gives a good impression how they have lived in this place . you can take a guide but also nice to walk yourself . entrance about 45 sol pp and a guide is additional 10 sol pp.
Written August 2, 2023
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Anais C
30 contributions
This was an extremely interesting visit! I learned so much about this monument and it was also beautiful.
I would advise anyone who’s in Arequipa to take a walk around the Monastario de Santa Catalina
I would advise anyone who’s in Arequipa to take a walk around the Monastario de Santa Catalina
Written July 27, 2023
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Curious44155423227
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May 2023 • Solo
Absolutely beautiful. I wish I'd spent more time wandering around but I needed to get to my next activity. The colors and the architecture and the plants... everything is just Absolutely beautiful.Taking a guide is most recommended as they will explain the history and what the various sections of the property was used for.
A good half day visit.
A good half day visit.
Written June 12, 2023
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Adventurer184158
Singapore, Singapore449 contributions
This is an excellent place to visit. Taking a guide is most recommended as they will explain the history and what the various sections of the property was used for.
A good half day visit.
A good half day visit.
Written June 1, 2023
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aztraveler527
Phoenix, AZ154 contributions
Absolutely beautiful. I wish I'd spent more time wandering around but I needed to get to my next activity. The colors and the architecture and the plants... everything is just Absolutely beautiful.
Written May 21, 2023
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Komator
Barcelona, Spain870 contributions
Sep. 2022
One of the top things to do in Arequipa. The monastery is very well conserved and, actually, a part is still active for a community of cloistered nuns. It's worth taking a guide. They're very friendly, and they tell you all the important facts about the monastery. From there, the views of the nearby volcanoes are also great.
Written February 4, 2023
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VALERIA
Arequipa Region, Peru
hola erica, todavia no tuve la oportunidad de ir pero me podrias decir que dulces son los que venden en el monasterio?
Alfons B
Barcelona, Spain427 contributions
No tengo ni idea. Mi visita fue cultural y no me preocupe por los dulces, tampoco los podĂa traer en el viaje de regreso. Pero te podrĂa asegurar que en una belleza como es el Monasterio tendrĂ¡n el mejor dulce que te puedas imaginar
Where I Am
Spain286 contributions
Cuanto rato dura la visita guiada?
ute0113
Bremen, Germany576 contributions
Hola
alrededor de una hora
EstebanCifuentes
Santiago, Chile90 contributions
La cafeterĂa del monasterio se encuentra en algĂºn otro lugar de la ciudad?
Vicen
Salou, Spain8 contributions
Dentro del Monasterio hay una cafeteria.
DanaS
Vancouver, Canada467 contributions
Hello. How do we have a guided tour? There is no information on their website. Also, do guided tours only leave on certain times? Or if we can hire guides inside, is there availability at any time of the day? Thank you.
Leonie T
Hervey Bay, Australia15 contributions
Sorry I took so long to answer. Our tour was booked via Peru Best Tours. Diana there is extremely helpful. Check them out on facebook. They can customise the tour to your needs.
Kelly P
Lima, Peru2 contributions
CuĂ¡l es el precio de la entrada? EstĂ¡ cerca a la plaza?
Juanjo839
Palma, España17 contributions
La entrada no es barata, pero son los 40 soles mejor empleados de todo mi viaje por PerĂº. El monasterio es una autĂ©ntica joya. Aconsejo que tambiĂ©n se contrate a una guĂa, me costĂ³ 20 soles.
Estefania I
Montevideo, Uruguay4 contributions
Un guĂa para el recorrido estĂ¡ incluĂdo en la entrada al monasterio? si no es asĂ alrededor de cuĂ¡nto cuesta? gracias.
denisealbrecht
Sukhothai, Thailand15 contributions
El guĂa no es incluido en el precio de entrada. Un guĂa vale 20 Soles.Creo que es un buen idea tomar un guĂa por informaciones sobre el monasterio.
AlamedaCraig
Alameda, CA8 contributions
Are photographs allowed throughout the monastery, or are there any limitations?
Javier V
Arequipa, Peru
La Ăºnica limitaciĂ³n para tomar fotografĂas es el uso de flash a los lienzos
Luisa R
DĂ¼sseldorf, Germany267 contributions
Hi,
I have heard that you can do a night tour which is worth it. How can one book it?
thank you
Javier V
Arequipa, Peru
Estimada Luisa
Los dĂas Martes y MiĂ©rcoles el Monasterio atiende hasta las 8:00 pm, los demĂ¡s dĂas hasta las 5:00 pm, no es necesario hacer reserva, la esperamos
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Frequently Asked Questions about Monasterio de Santa Catalina
- Monasterio de Santa Catalina admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost C$21.47, while a popular guided tour starts around C$27.18 per person.
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