Posted on 9 May 20115 May 2011 by Brad BennerSanta Catalina Monastery in Arequipa, Peru [simage=205,max,n,center,] The Monasterio de Santa Catalina is a cloistered convent located in Arequipa, Peru. Built in 1580, it is characterized by the vividly painted walls. There are approximately 20 nuns currently living in the the complex.