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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 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 LAMBAYEQUE Email: [email protected] Av. Manco Cápac 515 – Wanchaq Ca. M. M. Izaga 740 Of. 207 - Chiclayo www.chaskiventura.com T: 51+ 84 233952 T: 51 +74 221282
ITINERARY
AREQUIPA CITY TOUR Pick up at your hotel in the morning
BEGINNING OF THE SERVICES
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).
. 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 LAMBAYEQUE Email: [email protected] Av. Manco Cápac 515 – Wanchaq Ca. M. M. Izaga 740 Of. 207 - Chiclayo www.chaskiventura.com T: 51+ 84 233952 T: 51 +74 221282
. 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
Lunch in a typical restaurant
. 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 INCLUDED Private tourist transport. Lunch Official tour guide City tour entrances NOT INCLUDED Tips for Guide, members of the association, etc. Unspecified meals RECOMMENDED 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. CUSCO Tel : (00-51-84) -233952 LAMBAYEQUE Cel.: (00-51- 74) 979232848 / RPM #744846 WWW.CHASKIVENTURA.COM