Monasterio de Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina Convent

The most visited building from the Spanish era of the city. Described as a city within a city, this beautiful place with its colors, flowers and little streets will make you feel like you are back in time. Quite close to the Plaza de Armas. The guides speak many different languages; ask at the desk to the left after the entrance. The guide will tell you about the history of the convent and the life of the nuns in the convent. You can also do the tour by yourself at your own pace: there are helpful descriptive signs in Spanish and English in all the rooms that contain mostly the same information.

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Address

Santa Catalina 301

Getting there

two blocks north of Plaza de Armas

Hours

Daily 09:00-18:00 (Tue until 19:30), closed Good Fri, Dec 25 and Jan 1

Price

S/45, foreign students up to 21 S/25, other discounts only for Peruvians. An optional one-hour guided tour costs S/20 per person

Website

santacatalina.org.pe (opens in a new tab)