You don't need to be a monk or a nun to appreciate Santa Catalina Monastery. Make your way here for a peek into some religious traditions and cultures.

When you've finished at this residence for monks in Historical Center, why not check out Arequipa Plaza de Armas, Mall Aventura Porongoche, and Arequipa Cathedral? They're close to Santa Catalina Monastery and also popular with many tourists.

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ARIQUEPAY HOTEL

Historical Center

$1,228

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 11

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Arequipa (AQP)

19.2/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)

Excellent location, great price, clean, spacious, rooftop restaurant with excellent food. I also got massages and excellent packages and great service! Hotel staff were extremely attentive and helpful! This hotel has everything, and I will definitely stay here again

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

CIRQA - Relais & Châteaux

Historical Center

$1,953

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 11

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Arequipa (AQP)

18.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)

a very one of a kind jewel close from the historic of Arequipa, very quiet and seamless service, highly recommandable!

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

Palacio Guaqui

Historical Center

$1,440

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 11

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Arequipa (AQP)

20/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

The rooms and common areas are beautiful, service is friendly, and the food is amazing!

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Santa Catalina Monastery

Tours & day trips

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Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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From Arequipa: Pillones Waterfall and Stone Forest Day Trip

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Private & custom tours

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Half-Day Arequipa Private City Tour Including Santa Catalina Monastery

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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From Arequipa || Rafting on the Chili River ||

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Classes & workshops

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Tour to the waterfalls of Capua and the hot springs of Yura

Free cancellation available

Reviews of Santa Catalina Monastery

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DJ

Get a guide - we did it without one and it was a little dull after a while - the stories of the inhabitants are what makes it cool

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