- Barrio de San Lázaro - Explore the San Lazaro neighborhood, a mere five blocks away from Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas. This district is characterized by its slender alleys, tight passageways, quaint plazas, and stately homes, epitomizing the historic charm of Arequipa.
- Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus - Erected by the Jesuits, this church stands as a quintessential example of 17th-century religious edifices (1660). Initially designed in 1573 by Gaspar Baez, the Iglesia de la Compania was rebuilt after a 1584 earthquake. The present edifice dates back to 1650 and showcases approximately 66 artworks from the Cusco school, featuring artists like Bernardo Bitti and Diego de la Puente.
- Plaza de Armas - Make your way to the Plaza de Armas, encircled by the Church, Cathedral, and a series of archways. The plaza boasts an exquisite bronze fountain with three tiers, topped by a 16th-century soldier figure known as ‘Tuturutu’, who is said to have been responsible for alerting the populace to any significant happenings. The square is flanked by three archways crafted from granite and brick with lime mortar: the Portal del Cabildo (Municipality Archway), the Portal de las Delicias (St. Augustine Archway), and the Portal del Regocijo (Flores Archway).
- Mercado San Camilo - Recognized as a Monumental Heritage of Architecture, this market is a prime example of Public Civil architecture, with structures designed by the eminent French engineer Gustave Eiffel.
- Museo De Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa, Arequipa. - Since its establishment in 1710, the Monastery of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of San José, also known as Santa Teresa, has been an active religious community in Arequipa, with nuns devoted to intercessory prayer. Over its 300-year history, the Monastery has accumulated an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, metalwork, decorative arts, canvases, murals, and various objects from different eras, origins, and artistic movements.
- Touristic transportation
- Admission to the dome in The Compañia Church
- Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English)
- Admission to Santa Teresa Monastery
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Photos
- Souvenirs
Tour of the historic center of Arequipa, built with local ‘sillar’ stone, a pale volcanic rock, affording Arequipa its glorious architecture and its appropriate nickname, ‘the White City’. Visit the San Lazaro district, this neighborhood of narrow streets, narrow passages, small squares and large houses is the most representative area of the old Arequipa. Proceed then to the Compañia Church, built by the Jesuits and part of a representative monument of religious architecture of the XVII century. Continue to the local market of San Camilo, and appreciate a variety of local products. Notably, this market is considered a Monumental Heritage of Architecture representative of Public Civil architecture, whose structures were designed by the renowned French engineer Gustave Eiffel. Finally visit the convent of Santa Teresa, built in 1710, and recently opened to the public. The site has valuable pieces of religious art and fabulous frescoes.
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
