Santa Catalina Monastery

Arequipa

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June 20th 2006
Arequipa is a busy and relatively affluent city when compared with much of Peru. The centre of activity is the main square, the Plaza De Armas, with the cathedral flanking one end and the elaborate Compañia church at another corner. We sat and drank fresh juices on an upstairs balcony of one of the many cafes, had a great view of the Plaza and watched the world go by. The cathedral was partial ... read more

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more