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Monasterio Santa Catalina  
   

Monasterio Santa Catalina

Looking down one of the alleys, the nuns used to walk along
The city of sacrifices

October 25th 2006
Adios Bolivia. Hola Peru. We arrived in Arequipa safe and sound with one more border crossing under our belts. After a mix up with the hostal we had booked into (it was “Tony’s” birthday after all) we managed to find the perfect place run by a great Peruvian family that suited us just fine with its cheap prices, roof top terrace with views of the city, internet, laundry service, friendly s ... read more
South America » Peru » Arequipa

Peruvian Flag 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
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