Museo de Santa Teresa, Arequipa

Name: Museo de Santa Teresa
Address: Calle Melgar 303, Arequipa, 04000, Peru
Telephone: +51 54 281188

#9 among attractions in Arequipa

Museum, History museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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Museo de Santa Teresa (address: Calle Melgar 303) is a place located in Arequipa (Arequipa region) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum, art museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 7792 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 16°23'47"S latitude and 71°31'52"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo de Santa Teresa is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Estación de buses La Joya (bus, 16 min walk), South Peru Rail (train, 30 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa (museum, 1 min walk), Historic Centre of Arequipa (unesco, 8 min walk), Santa Catalina Monastery (hispanic colonial architecture, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 16°23'47"S, 71°31'52"W

Address

Calle Melgar 303Arequipa 04000 Peru

Contact

+51 54 281188

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de Santa Teresa open?

Museo de Santa Teresa is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Santa Teresa?

Nearby attractions include Museo de Arte Virreinal de Santa Teresa, Arequipa (1 min walk), Historic Centre of Arequipa, Arequipa (8 min walk), Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa (10 min walk), Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, Arequipa (11 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Santa Teresa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Santa Teresa:

Bus

Estación de buses La Joya (16 min walk)
Orquídeas Tours (18 min walk)

Train

South Peru Rail (30 min walk)