CUSCO
Av. Manco Cápac 515 – Wanchaq
T: 51+ 84 233952
LAMBAYEQUE
Ca. M. M. Izaga 740 Of. 207 - Chiclayo
T: 51 +74 221282
Email: [email protected]
www.chaskiventura.com
PSMHI4 - AREQUIPA – CITY TOUR
SUMMARY
DURATION AND SEASON
1 Day
LOCATION
department of Arequipa
TYPE OF TOURISM
Arqueological Tourism
ATTRACTIONS
Historical and Arqueological Complexes : Cathedral of Arequipa, San Camilo market,
Convent of Santa Catalina, Chapel and Coupol of San Ignacio, Church of the Compañía
TYPE OF SERVICE
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Private
GUIDE – TOUR CONDUCTOR
In French, Spanish, English and local guides.
CONCEPT
During this tour of Arequipa, the white city, we will find a summary of the beautiful
Spanish colonial architecture. As the pre-Hispanic architecture, it is always linked to
religious mysticism.
CUSCO
Av. Manco Cápac 515 – Wanchaq
T: 51+ 84 233952
LAMBAYEQUE
Ca. M. M. Izaga 740 Of. 207 - Chiclayo
T: 51 +74 221282
Email: [email protected]
www.chaskiventura.com
ITINERARY
AREQUIPA CITY TOUR
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Pick up at your hotel in the morning
BEGINNING OF THE SERVICES
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City Tour: Visit of the traditional market of San Camilo, a unique experience where
you can enjoy the colours and variety of Andean products (food, clothing, and
elements from mystical religious ceremonies etc.). Some of the purchased products
can be used to prepare the next meals.
San Ignacio capillary: It’s the most curious and unique jewel of the art from
Arequipa. The former sacristy of the Company stimulates the interest of the
visitors. This place has a famous polychrome dome of the XVII century with full of
light colors, and it is said to have been made with bright dyes and animal fat that is
why they have stand the test of time. The anonymous author painted tropical motifs,
plants and fruit of those places. In the spandrels are the paintings of the 4
Evangelists with their symbols, made in vivid colors. At the bottom of the dome, are
the nine Founders and Martyrs each one shows is own heart. The Storta vision paint
is on the main headwall. Two paintings of Bitti: The flogging and the Resurrection
complete the atmosphere. We can also see the small base that supports the image of
the Virgin of Copacabana, which is a wonderful piece of carving.
Church of the Company: It’s a temple erected by the Society of Jesus, and one of
the most prominent examples of the architecture of mixed race. The Architect
Gaspar Baez built the original church in 1578. The actual church, finished in 1667,
consists of a nave flanked by chapels. As for other buildings in Arequipa, the material
used for its construction came from the quarries of the volcano El Misti. The physical
properties of this molten stone make it very easy to work but difficult to sculpt in
depth because of its porous texture. This led to the development of a type of
decoration, as in the case of the Jesuit church, which covers the rest of the façade
to form a grand tapestry of stone. The main facade of the church was rebuilt in 1698
after an earthquake. The most interesting part of this work is the wide variety of
decorative elements that cover it entirely, and motivated by a kind of horror vacui
(abhors a vacuum).
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Visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina. This is the most
important colonial architectonic monument of Arequipa. It
was built to lodge the daughters of the distinguished
families in the city. The monastery was inaugurated in
1580, and it was closed to the public until 1970. It
occupies an approximated area of twenty thousand square
meters.
CUSCO
Av. Manco Cápac 515 – Wanchaq
T: 51+ 84 233952
LAMBAYEQUE
Ca. M. M. Izaga 740 Of. 207 - Chiclayo
T: 51 +74 221282
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The Cathedral: was built in neoclassical style,
and is considered the only colonial architecture
work of its kind in the world. The cathedral is one
of the 70 churches in the world that is authorized
to unfold the standard of the Vatican. It was built
on 1656 over a surface of 20, 0000 square
meters, with sillar (white volcanic stone) and brick
vaults. It was destroyed by a fire in 1844 and two
earthquakes that shook the city. It was rebuilt at
the end of XIX century
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Lunch in a typical restaurant
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LADY DE AMPATO "MOMIA JUANITA":
Juanita, well-known as Lady de Ampato, was a
young inca native girl of 12 to 14 years, especially
chosen to be sacrificed and offered to Sabancaya
volcano. The sacrifice was made in order to stop
the eruptions of this volcano, because they were
seriously affecting the crops and animals.
View point of Yanahuara, from which we will have
beautiful views of the Valley.
Return to your hotel
END OF THE SERVICES
SERVICES AND COMFORT
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CUSCO
LAMBAYEQUE
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Private tourist transport.
Lunch
Official tour guide
City tour entrances
Tips for Guide, members of the association, etc.
Unspecified meals
Camera and extra memory for camera, spare bateries, and make sure
camera is charged
Clothing for sun and rain, comfortable for walking in, and comfortable
shoes.
Tel : (00-51-84) -233952
Cel.: (00-51- 74) 979232848 / RPM #744846
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