Mansión del Fundador - Cultural Tour Arequipa - Peru

Its name in Spanish translates to “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.

Location:

Huasache s/n, Av. Paisajista, Hunter (approximately 8 km / 5mi south of Arequipa)

Cultural Tour

Getting There

From Calle Cruz Verde, catch a “Huasacache” bus ($0.30), but be forewarned that these are infrequent. A taxi to the Mansión should cost about $3 one way. This is on stop on the campiña bus tours.

Price Description:

Adults $5.60, Peruvian students $2

Relative price: Mid-Range

Open Hours from:Daily 9 a.m.

Open Hours to:Daily 5 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

Currencies accepted
Peruvian nuevo sol

Contact Information:
Phone: 054-213-423 / 225-200
E-mail: lamansiondelfundador(at)remove-this.hotmail.com
URL: www.lamansiondelfundador.com

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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...

Updated: 01 May 2012