- This is a tour full of history in Arequipa and legends that we will tell you while we are introduced to the small streets, small squares, wrought iron windows and traditional mansions carved in white volcanic stone. - Our experience will also show us the care of llamas, alpacas and vicuñas thanks to Mundo Alpaca - Finally, this tour will also pass through a cultural café, very welcoming and interesting to take a short break and get to know each other better.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Peruvian specialty coffee (espresso or American)
Meeting Points
Departure
C. Zela 301
Lobby of the Mirador del Monasterio Hotel
We can also pick you up from your hotel after prior coordination.
Return
Plaza de Armas
It may vary depending on you.
Golden hour, legends of Arequipa and Peruvian Coffee
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Arequipa
About
- This is a tour full of history in Arequipa and legends that we will tell you while we are introduced to the small streets, small squares, wrought iron windows and traditional mansions carved in white volcanic stone. - Our experience will also show us the care of llamas, alpacas and vicuñas thanks to Mundo Alpaca - Finally, this tour will also pass through a cultural café, very welcoming and interesting to take a short break and get to know each other better.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Peruvian specialty coffee (espresso or American)
Meeting Points
Departure
C. Zela 301
Lobby of the Mirador del Monasterio Hotel
We can also pick you up from your hotel after prior coordination.
Return
Plaza de Armas
It may vary depending on you.
Itinerary
1
Barrio de San Lázaro
We begin our visit in the traditional neighborhood of SAN LÁZARO, built on an old pre-Hispanic Yarabaya town; It has small streets, squares, passages and various mansions. The church of San Lázaro stands out, a small bridge made of ashlar and Campo Redondo
20 minutes
2
Mundo Alpaca Arequipa
This place has the purpose of offering the experience of the alpaca from different perspectives. We will learn more about ancestral techniques, fiber classification, local machinery and finally a trip back in time to learn more about the textiles of the Pre-Inca cultures.
The typical and natural exhibition environment will give us the opportunity to interact directly with the animals, which constitutes an unforgettable experience.
30 minutes
3
Tambo el Matadero
At this stage of the experience we will enter the Tambo el abattoir or Barrio del Solar, right next to the Chili River. It was built with ashlar and used for animal sacrifice. The main building comprised three levels that take advantage of the gap between the street and the riverbank
20 minutes
4
Lautrec Cafe
Local cafeteria (I include: 02 Peruvian coffee)
This cafeteria is a true museum. Here we will find exhibitions of local artists, university students and a very welcoming environment to take a short break during our experience.
30 minutes
5
Plaza de Armas
Historical explanation
15 minutes
6
Cloisters of The Company
"The Cloisters of the Company" is an architectural gem for the eyes. It is located half a block from the Plaza de Armas and is one of the largest examples of volcanic stone construction within the white city.
The passage through these arches and vaults of ashlar is very passing thanks to its history and symmetry