Quives: Sanctuary and History of Santa Rosa

Quives is connected to a particular period in the life of Saint Rose of Lima through the Sanctuary of Santa Rosa de Quives: she lived in Quives during her youth. The sanctuary thus offers a specific historical connection for travelers interested in the saint and the religious history of the area. This connection includes the hermitage and the chapel, which reflect different aspects of her story.

The Sanctuary and Saint Rose

The sanctuary, including the temple and hermitage, was declared a historical monument under Law No. 10403. The designation therefore covers both parts, not just the hermitage. The hermitage is regarded as a place of prayer for Saint Rose. Thus, the monument designation of the complex and the religious significance of the preserved hermitage stand alongside one another.

At the chapel belonging to the sanctuary, Saint Rose received the sacrament of Confirmation in 1597. It was administered by Toribio de Mogrovejo, the second Archbishop of Lima. The year marks a specific event in her biography. By contrast, the sanctuary’s broader connection to her youth in Quives refers to a period of her life, not a single year. This distinction helps keep the two historical details separate: her stay during her youth and her Confirmation in the chapel.

A 2023 report describes a small museum at the sanctuary that commemorates Saint Rose’s stay in this area of Canta. The museum thus complements the religious buildings with a place of remembrance connected to her life. If visiting the museum is important to your plans, check before your trip whether a visit is possible.

Beside the hermitage is a renovated well, where the faithful place letters containing their requests to the saint. The religious associations within the sanctuary therefore differ: the chapel is connected to the dated sacrament of Confirmation, while the well is a place where the faithful leave their requests.

Walks, Horseback Riding, and Canopy Tours

Quives is located in the Chillón River valley. PROMPERÚ’s tourism information presents Santa Rosa de Quives as a place suited to walks and hikes; horseback riding is also listed as a recreational activity in Santa Rosa de Quives. For trip planning, this offers a choice between activities on foot and on horseback. Consider which type of activity suits your interests and include the options mentioned in your selection.

A 2022 report describes another activity: at Club Santa Rosa in Quives, a canopy tour descends 30 meters from Cerro Purucho. If you would like to include a canopy tour in your plans, check before your trip whether it is operating.

Discover more destinations: Puente Piedra, Caral, Ate, Surquillo, Villa María Del Triunfo, Chontay, Cerro Azul, Lurin.

For the broader travel overview: Lima.