Church of the Society of Jesus
Iglesia de la Compañía
A Jesuit church at the southeast corner of the Plaza de Armas, its 1698 façade covered in carvings, a masterpiece of Arequipa's mestizo Baroque.
The church's façade is covered with Andean motifs such as corn, gourds, and pumas, blending Spanish Baroque style with local imagery, which is why it is known as mestizo Baroque. The dome of the small Chapel of San Ignacio is painted with tropical plants and birds, and visiting it requires a separate ticket.
Next door, the Jesuit cloister now houses boutiques and cafés, and its carved stone columns are equally exquisite. Entry is free. It is only a few dozen metres from the Plaza de Armas.
Opening hours
Church about 09:00–12:30 and 15:00–18:00; cloister open during the day
Nearby sights
- Museo Santuarios Andinos
- Plaza de Armas of Arequipa
- Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
- Casa Tristán del Pozo
- San Camilo Market
- Casa del Moral
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- Basilica and Convent of San Francisco