Santa Teresa Convent Guided Tour

On our guided tour of the Santa Teresa Convent, you will discover a significant collection of religious art in Latin America, essential for visitors to Potosí.

Santa Teresa Convent Guided Tour

We will meet at your chosen time on Calle Ayacucho and walk to the Santa Teresa Convent, a notable religious complex in Potosí.

Founded in 1685 by the Order of the Discalced Carmelites in honor of Saint Teresa of Avila, the convent transitioned to a museum of religious art in 1976 after the nuns relocated to a modern facility.

During the tour, we will visit the main church and the Hermitage of the Immaculate Conception, where newly professed nuns find spiritual retreat and view Baroque altarpieces.

We will explore the various rooms in the convent's museum, including the Sala de la Virgen Niña, showcasing textiles and embroidery, as well as the Sala de los Clásicos and the Sala del Belén.

The tour will continue to the convent's courtyards, where the Carmelites historically engaged in agricultural work.

After a 2-hour tour, we will conclude at the museum's exit.