Santa Catalina Monastery - Arequipa

📍 Must-Visit Landmark in Arequipa, Peru This 16th-century monastery (20,000+ sqm!) is one of the world’s most opulent convents, built from volcanic stone from Misti Volcano’s eruptions 🌋. ✨ Hidden Stories Founded by a wealthy widow for elite Spanish families’ daughters 💍 For 300 years, nuns lived lavishly here with servants—think "luxury cloister life" 🍷 Nicknamed "A City Within a City" for its self-contained streets, plazas, and vibrant cobalt-blue & terracotta walls 🏘️ 📸 Photo Ops & Tips ✔ Golden Hour Magic: Late afternoon light makes the colors pop! 🌅 ✔ Secret Rooftop Views: Climb to hidden corners for epic Andes vistas 🏔️ ✔ Guided Tours: Uncover scandalous histories (worth it!) 🎭 #PeruTravel #Arequipa #HiddenGems #SantaCatalina #WorldHeritage #TravelDiaries