Roots EarthArequipa, Peru
Convent of La Recoleta
Founded in 1648, this Franciscan convent in white sillar sits across the Chili River from central Arequipa. Built around four tranquil cloisters, it holds a celebrated library of colonial and rare books, plus Amazonian and pre-Columbian collections, and remains a quiet retreat today.
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Location
Coordinates: -16.3965, -71.5435