Monasterio y Museo de la Recoleta

Nearly walked away after ringing the bell twice but it was worth the wait. There are so many gardens, galleries, historic coins, the church itself, the gallery and the bell tower which I recommend if you aren't scared of heights.

Underrated! This museum has a surprisingly diverse collection, from pre-columbian art and religious pieces to coins, toys and even animals. The courtyards are beautiful and peaceful, I only met a few other visitors there. Don't miss the second floor, there's a really unique library up there and you can even climb the church tower for panoramic views 🌟

A must visit in my opinion. 15 soles entrance fee. If you’re feeling adventurous, climb up the bell tower.

I loved being able to just wander around the monastery and explore the numerous cloisters, the tower, the library and the museum. There's a very quiet, gentle vibe, no one is rushing you anywhere... Very refreshing given the nature of many tourist attractions nowadays.

Nice collection of pre Colombian ceramics, textiles and artifacts. Very interesting historical Franciscan monastery. Very good view from the bell tower if you have the courage to take the 4 story spiral stairs. The entrance fee as of July 2024 is 15 soles efectivo only.

Very large and diverse collection in the museum, the library is incredible and the church very pleasant to see. Barely any other tourist was in this clearly underrated place

We had an amazing time at this museum. It is very cheap in price only, there is a wealth of interesting artefacts to discover inside. Even without the exhibition the monastery would be worth looking at. I personally especially enjoyed seeing how the monks lived and would like to thank the super friendly guy at the reception (Friday Nov. 8) who took the time to personally explain some instruments and share some interesting facts.

This is an underrated gym in Arequipa. It is a former monastery, turned museum with both religious and archaeologic artifacts. Fascinating I can relics including fabrics, ceramics, etc. Definitely worth the entrance fee