La Mansion del Fundador
La Mansion del Fundador
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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gaos
Bussum, The Netherlands209 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
A bus tour gives you the opportunity to see more of the countryside of Arequipa. For example this mansion was a nice suprise. It gives you a glimpse of how the colonial houses were furnished. If you're planning you're wedding this is an option as a location for your big day. It has it's own chappel and patio and terraces and rooms to party.
Written 10 May 2016
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a d
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA35 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
On the outskirts of Arequipa, this location has historical significance of the Spanish presence in Arequipa. A beautiful capilla is set amongst the rustic accommodation. Pictures and old furniture along with historical notes make this a must see place
Written 15 January 2016
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TraceyMH
Toronto, Canada466 contributions
Sept 2019
The house was interesting, well furnished and lovely garden. Was interesting to see things from that time and to understand that he built the house so far away from the city as he had a special needs child.
If you have the time, it’s interesting , not sure I’d call it a must see unless you are a history museum buff.
If you have the time, it’s interesting , not sure I’d call it a must see unless you are a history museum buff.
Written 7 October 2019
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Karina
169 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We asked to visit on Saturday the 11th and they told us that the service was from 9 to 5.
We went to the place on Saturday and they told us it was closed because it had been rented.
It is not close to the center so we lost a lot of time.
They should give the information well
We went to the place on Saturday and they told us it was closed because it had been rented.
It is not close to the center so we lost a lot of time.
They should give the information well
Written 11 May 2024
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scotsvoyager
Glasgow, UK59 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
Comunicación pésima: les envié un mensaje por whatsapp la mañana de mi visita (encontré el número en su página web) para verificar que estaba abierta al público y me respondió que sí. Luego, al llegar a la puerta el portero me dijo que no, ya que había una boda. Llamé al número y me dijo “mil disculpas, yo te respondí pero no miraba bien la programación de hoy”. Tuve que pagar el taxi de ida y vuelta para nada. Esto fue mi segundo intento, ya que durante el tour en bus de 2 plantas, también estuvo cerrada y nadie nos dijo nada antes. No lo recomendaría nada.
Dreadful communication: sent them a whatsapp on the morning of my visit (to the number on their website) to check it would be open to the public and they said it was open. Later, upon arriving at the gates, I was told by the security guy it was closed due to a wedding. I called the WhatsApp number back and she said “really sorry, it was me who answered your message, but I hadn’t checked the schedule properly”. I had to pay the taxi there and back for nothing. This was my second try visiting this place, since during the double decker, it was also closed and nobody told us anything beforehand. I really would not recommend this place.
Dreadful communication: sent them a whatsapp on the morning of my visit (to the number on their website) to check it would be open to the public and they said it was open. Later, upon arriving at the gates, I was told by the security guy it was closed due to a wedding. I called the WhatsApp number back and she said “really sorry, it was me who answered your message, but I hadn’t checked the schedule properly”. I had to pay the taxi there and back for nothing. This was my second try visiting this place, since during the double decker, it was also closed and nobody told us anything beforehand. I really would not recommend this place.
Written 13 November 2022
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haktus
Zurich, Switzerland1,209 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
we like the colourful and carefully restored mansion. Folks were hungry as well so the integrated bakery was the beloved place.
Written 7 May 2017
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jaldenh
Lima, Peru27 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
On the 4-hour bus tour, we stopped at this house of the founder of Arequipa. Due to the illness of his son, the house was constructed on the outskirts of Arequipa. It is situated in an open space affording a spectacular view of Chichani. There is an entrance fee of 12 soles.
Written 13 July 2016
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Pierre1999
Fort Lauderdale, FL474 contributions
June 2016 • Family
Just returned from a phenomenal wedding reception here. It started outside in the amazing grounds around the old mansion, dinner inside one of the many rooms, and a huge party in the center indoor/outdoor fountained area.... Not really to go just to see it, but venue-wise it is over the top and a great place to entertain and have a grand party.
Written 28 June 2016
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adsum_12
Ottawa, Canada109 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
This was an optional part of an afternoon city tour. Although nothing special, it is an excellent example of a historic mansion that has seen many different tenants over the centuries. Worth the half hour it takes to visit the site.
Written 3 March 2016
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Bernadette P
Berkeley, CA98 contributions
Oct 2019
Like La Molina de Sabandia, this place is no longer in the countryside. It is close to some of the most hideous housing I saw in Peru, likely thrown up illegally on steep barren hillsides. All our taxi rides in Arequipa took longer than expected and involved twisting and turning through ratruns, so there must be numerous routes to the place, but none of them will deliver you to open country. It just isn’t worth contributing to the city’s traffic congestion and air pollution to go there. And unless you actually enjoy sitting in a car for over an hour, it’s not a good ratio of pain for one hour of pleasure in a garden and old house
Written 23 October 2019
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