Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa

What an incredible place to explore! So much history and beautiful architecture. We enjoyed the small garden the most, which was filled with amazing flowers and terrific landscaping. Also, we did a self guided tour, as there are signs in many of the rooms in multiple languages, which provided information. It was fun poking in and out of rooms as we felt appropriate, however, there are guides for a small fee (10 soles) who seemed very knowledgeable, so not a bad alternative I suppose. Overall, great place and a must see!

Such beauty and history. I recommend getting a tour guide to fullly understand everything. Then afterwards you can stay and go back through on your own. Nice restrooms there as well with toilet seats...a rare find in Peru!

The colors, the light, the sunset, the plants, the works of art, peace, silence. They are a testimony of a peaceful life, if you observe in detail the kitchen utensils, their beds, their chairs, you can perceive the past, it is as if you step back in time. Regardless of the religion you profess, you certainly perceive an incomparable peace, it is a beautiful place, built to spend a lifetime. I definitely recommend it.

Monastery which is said to only accept women from well off Spanish families. These nuns apparently grew infamous for their luxurious lifestyles, each one having her own servant, splurging on fine foods and luxurious products plus enjoying going to parties all the time.

I loved the walk, I did it during the night it's a little be more misterious :) I think you should pay a tour guide to get better understanding of everything.