santa teresa convent museum - convento museo santa teresa

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  Shambalalala

  First half - life of the nuns. Interesting to hear about and see everything set up as it was. Second half - room after room of not very good art, gold stuff, some textiles work etc etc. We didn't find this interesting and were glad to leave. We took the tour in Spanish. Unfortunately our guide was really lacking in charisma. We didn't even get a smile. None of the stories that people in other reviews have mentioned. Maybe it's better if you get the English tour...

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  liesenluc

  One of the most interesting monastery's, we have visited in our life. Very good guide, who tells us a lot about life in the monastery. A visit takes 2 to 2,5 hours, but is so interesting that time is flowing away. Opening hours are a bit of good luck; They are written next to the entrance, but they do not correspond with the real times of opening. If it is not open, just try it again at a later time, untill you are lucky. Tickets have to be bought in the shop at the right side of the entrance. Recommended! Take a warm jacket with you.

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  JFLR187198

  Superb visit with highly competent English-speaking guides. Spare a few hours for it and do not miss the begining. Check their visit schedules at the office.

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  Nadnerb2

  This is great museum and a must see. Everything is preserved here and it is wonderful to see what life was like in the convent. The guide was wonderful and she explains everything in detail, so much so, that one didn't need to ask too many questions.

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  SueL29

  Lydia, the guide was very patient with the gringos and their questions. The place is absolutely magical and it is very reality grounding to learn about the lives of the nuns.

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  susanf688

  This Convent has been a highlight so far. It was built from 1686-1692. A wealthy families' second daughter would be sent here with a hefty dowry. A new convent was built next door in 1976 and this was converted to a museum. Many architectural features are original and the rooms are full of art and other treasures given as dowries. The guide was great. Make sure you buy cookies and candies made by the Nuns on your way out.

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  MelbourneTed

  This convent and the tour we did was one of the (unexpected) highlights of my time in Bolivia and I highly recommend it. The convent and gardens have been impeccably restored and are beautiful, and the history is so very interesting, albeit sad at times. We did a guided tour in English which was excellent, although we had so many questions and there was so much to see that we ran out of time and had to rush at the end. The only disappointment was that I would have loved to have bought a book about the convent, but none is available. I hope the staff consider publishing one in the future.

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  GilsBerlaar

  We did not expect to find such a nice , simple monastery with golden ornaments. Early in the morning , we enjoyed the tranquility of this religious place. Highly recommended ( but take a warm coat with you )

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  SueAndLudi

  Although the tour was in Spanish, the guide was so clear that even I with my beginners Spanish could understand nearly all of what she said. Really interesting building and context, lovely garden, and an insight into a very odd way of life.

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  marksoc

  Santa Teresa is a working Carmelita convent that was redesigned by one of its authorities, an architect. The visit is a must in Potosi, the place is full of treasure in the form of paintings, objects, the cloister, the sun. I did the guided visit in Spanish and now I can say that I understand what was life in a closed-door convent in the 17th century. If you don´t want to pay for the photo fee, pay only for the basic visit, and then if you decide to take photos (and trust me, you will) you can ask them to pay for it at the end of the visit.