Mario Vargas' photos with the keyword: patio

As in all the mansions of Arequipa´s Downtown, there is always a backyard after the entrance with stone made floor and always a central stone fountain. Many of these are now hotels. This backyard is from San Agustin Hotel at Santa Catalina street, Pano of two pictures with canon G15, red dominant shot. Arequipa is always sunny and is difficult tokeep details in highlights and in shadows,must have to shot in raw format and edit with adobe camera raw or blend exposures.

Builded in 1738, is a fantatsic sample of cholonial arrchitecture. Made with the withe stone called sillar (Thats why Arequipa is called the withe city)- The backyard, shows also fantastic decoration over every door or window with feline gargoyles for drain the rain.CHeck full size

Builded in 1738, is a fantatsic sample of cholonial arrchitecture. Made with the withe stone called sillar (Thats why Arequipa is called the withe city) The entrance door lintel is fantastic also made in sillar carved with barroque style. Really magic. Check full size

Santa Catalina´s convent, Arequipa

Santa Catalina´s convent, Arequipa