Back to Convento de Santa Catalina Absolute Must!! Walking through Santa Catalina Convent gives you the feeling of "I never ever want to leave here!" It's such a beautiful and serene place that although it's been nearly 3 years since I traveled there, I still think of it regularly.
Reviewed by: Sarah from on Mar 29 2008 This sanctuary for nuns will blow you away - bring your camera! This monastery is conveniently located in the centre of Arequipa City a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 03 2008 need to see one of the nicest places in town, very charming, colourful and interesting. The Convento de Santa Catalina in Arequipa is like a "town" in the town. Very clean and nice.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 10 2007 Colonial Historical reminder of a way of life that has mostly disappeared. Great place for pictures. Make sure to hire a guide for the minute details.
Reviewed by: ICU from on Jan 09 2007 First Class Restauration and Conservation The professional maintenance of the Convent: paintings, walls, gardens, rooms and the quality of the bilingual guides and management, offer the visitor a very good idea of Life in the Convent. Great place for group meetings, cocktails and meals. Unique facility for weddings. Evening tours are available for small and large groups.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 04 2006