Santa Catalina Convent built in 1580 and eventually expanded to include Cloisters, plazas, streets, tiled roofs, and cobblestone paving, this walled citadel served as a totally enclosed convent for nuns from the city’s most distinguished families is the highlight of a visit to Arequipa. Nowadays only inhabited by twenty or so nuns who live an austere life, but yet back in the 18C, nearly 500 sisters enjoyed unparalleled freedom and a lavish lifestyle within these walls spread over 2 hectares. Visitors are able to explore the monastery on their own, wandering through narrow streets, ambient courtyards, peaceful plazas and ancient churches. The interior houses valuable colonial paintings of the Cuzco School, carvings and figures, religious relics, and well-preserved physical settings typical of daily life more than four hundred years ago.
This is the absolute BEST travel agency, I have used them three times already and will use them again soon. All the practical pieces are so seamless that travel is pure joy!!!
Charlotte Byrne
Massachusetts, USA
Too many to mention. Loved the whole tour. Great informative guide, well planned, great sights and music. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time and all travel connections worked perfectly.
Caroline Campbell
Michigan, USA
Peru travel solutions helped us plan an 8 day/9 night trip to Peru. Our trip was amazing and memorable. We chose a very active vacation which included white water rafting, hiking to Machu Picchu and Rainbow mountain in addition to various ruins. We had guides every day who were punctual in picking us up, knowledgeable about the sites and great to work with. Would definitely recommend this tour company. They made our trip easy and relaxing in terms of the details and logistics.
Ginny De Sautel
Florida, USA
They took care of every detail. The private guides were well informed and fun.
Catherine Perry
Boston, USA
Great experience and very well planned. Thanks
Bhavna Srivastava
Boston, USA
Un viaje excelente! La pasamos increible, muy buena organizacion!
Alessia Viacava
Madrid, España
My friend and I have recently returned from an amazing sightseeing trip to Peru, where we travelled extensively on tours, organised by Tempo Tours. We received an excellent service with amazing attention to detail. Drivers and guides were extremely professional, knowledgeable, polite, prompt and couldn’t do enough to ensure we had a great experience. A big thank you to Ernesto who went out of his way to resolve any queries and give advice. Thank you all for giving us a trip to remember!
Helen Farren
London, UK
From beginning to end, our trip was super stress free. Our tour guide, Marden, was amazing and the fact he spoke English and knew so much about nature was nice because my hubby could do what he came to the jungle for, which was explore the wildlife!
Lorena Cobb
Georgia, USA
We booked our trip to Peru through Peru Travel Solutions. We had the pleasure of working with Ernesto Burneo. Ernesto is a knowledgeable professional who is very eager to please. He did a great job at accommodating all the activities that interested us and explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend Ernesto and Peru Travel Solutions.
Mirta Gonzalez
Florida, USA