Whether or not they're still home to people who have chosen a meaningful life of service, convents have a serene atmosphere to them. Drop by Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo and feel the spirituality of this place.
You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when in La Rioja. Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo is a great place to start here, but there are plenty of other interesting spots to appreciate. Cathedral San Nicholas de Bari, Plaza 25 de Mayo, and Museo Folklórico are not far from the community of nuns and will round out your day nicely.