The Casa Tristán del Pozo is one of the most representative colonial mansions in the Historic Center of Arequipa. Its carved sillar stone façade, original doors, and mestizo Baroque-style details reflect the architectural richness of the city during the 18th century. Its preservation allows visitors to appreciate part of Arequipa’s history through its mansions, courtyards, and façades.
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The Casa Tristán del Pozo was commissioned by Domingo Carlos Tristán del Pozo in 1738. Over time, the property had different owners and was also known as Casa Ricketts, due to its connection with the firm Guillermo Ricketts e Hijos.
Today, the mansion functions as a cultural space and art gallery of BBVA Perú. In 2009, the Pedro Brescia Cafferata Art Gallery was inaugurated, where works by Arequipa artists belonging to BBVA Perú’s art collection are exhibited.
The mansion preserves one of the most outstanding sillar stone façades in Arequipa’s civil architecture. Its mestizo Baroque-style portal features detailed decoration with religious, vegetal, and zoomorphic motifs. It also preserves original doors and interior spaces that allow visitors to get closer to Arequipa’s viceregal architecture.
The Casa Tristán del Pozo is located at 108 San Francisco Street, in the Historic Center of Arequipa, just a few steps from the Plaza de Armas.
Both the façade and the doors of the Casa Tristán del Pozo are preserved in their original state and correspond to the mestizo Baroque style of the 18th century.
Inside, there is an art gallery where works by Arequipa artists are exhibited. One of its rooms highlights the building from a historical and architectural perspective, while other spaces present exhibitions linked to Arequipa art and to Peruvian republican and contemporary painting.
Monday to Friday: from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays: from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Admission is free. To book tours and visits to natural areas, consult CuscoPeru.com, an authorized tourism agency that will help you organize your trip in an accessible and safe way.
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