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Summary History of the Monastery Highlights of the Monastery Reforms and Modernization Santa Catalina Monastery: A Walled City Within a City Photo: Katiebordner/Flickr/CC 2.0 Enter the gates into the adobe brick walled community of the Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery in Arequipa, Peru and step back 400 years in time. A must-see in the White…
If the hipster craft revival movement had a capital, it might look something like Arequipa, a southern Andean city anchored by knitters, bakers, and chocolate-bar makers. With a blossoming fair trade textile industry, gourmet food workshops, and even a hopping craft beer scene, Arequipa has become a beacon for maker-minded travelers. Whether you’re a professional…