Convent Museum of Santa Teresa Tour

With this guided tour of the Convent Museum of Santa Teresa, you'll get to know one of the oldest religious monuments of Cochabamba, a jewel of the architectural heritage and culture of the city.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Plaza de Colón, from where we'll walk to the Convent of Santa Teresa, founded in 1760. This baroque-style monastery has been home to the Discalced Carmelite Sisters since its construction and is an important example of cultural heritage in Cochabamba. It has been recently restored for visitor enjoyment.

The tour includes different sections of the convent-museum, allowing us to experience its solemnity and silence. We'll view the mural paintings in various rooms and admire the religious works of art on the main altar of the church, including the central altarpiece with decorations in gold leaf.

Additionally, we'll explore the cloister featuring a beautiful stone arcade. After a tour lasting nearly 2 hours, we'll conclude our visit and say our goodbyes at the exit.