Santa Catalina Monastery

Santa Catalina deserves a visit of its own rather than a quick stop on a city walk. Choose it if you enjoy exploring a monastery complex with its own streets and courtyards.

What to expect

The municipality describes Santa Catalina as a walled citadel within the historic centre. That gives you a useful idea of the visit: several spaces and routes behind one entrance, not simply a church interior. Give it a separate place in your city day.

How it fits into a journey

Combine Santa Catalina with Arequipa's centre. Do not make it a hurried stop before departing for Chivay.

Practical answers

Do I need to visit Santa Catalina and the whole centre in one day?

No. You can make the monastery your main visit and keep the rest of the day short. Check visiting arrangements for your date before organising other commitments around it.

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