Hotel La Posada del Monasterio

Top choice in Arequipa


On a prime corner, this hotel gracefully inhabits an architectural mix-and-match building combining the best of the European and South American style. The comfortable modern rooms have all the expected facilities. The rooftop balcony peers into the Santa Catalina convent across the street. Ask to access the laundry terrace for impressive volcano vistas. It's especially popular with European tour groups.


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1. Monasterio de Santa Catalina

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2. Museo Histórico Municipal

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3. Iglesia de San Francisco

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4. Casa de Moral

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5. Casona Iriberry

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6. Casa Ricketts

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7. La Catedral

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