Mansion of the Founder

Its name in Spanish translates into “The Mansion of the Founder.” The founder in question being Don Garcí Manuel de Carbajal, who was among many knights ordered by Francisco Pizarro to establish cities across Peru as a means of consolidating the territory under Spanish rule. Don Carbajal accomplished a relatively peaceful settlement in this high and dry region. His mansion here was later appropriated by the Jesuits and then by a captain in the Spanish army. It fell into disuse and neglect before being restored by landmark preservationists in 1978, who hoped to revive 500 years worth of Peruvian history, exquisite architecture, artwork, and furnishings. It is about 12 miles (20 km) from the Plaza de Armas, in the peaceful pueblo of Huasacache, and can be accessed by municipal buses, tour buses, and taxis.

Location:


Arequipa, Peru

Cultural Tour

Price Description:

$3

Open Hours from:10 a.m.

Open Hours to:5 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Phone: 51-54-442-460

By Ricardo Segreda

Growing up in New York, Rick Segreda used to cut out of high school in order to hang out at the Museum of Modern Art and catch foreign-language...

Created: 30 Apr 2007

Updated: 04 Nov 2009

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