Discover the origin of Arequipa's white stone! On this tour along the Route of the Sillar and Culebrillas, you will visit active volcanic quarries, observe the traditional work of stonemasons, and walk through a natural canyon with petroglyphs from the Wari culture. Includes shared transportation and a professional guide in Spanish or English.
General information
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What to expect
Pickup from hotels located in the Historic Center of Arequipa, according to the reserved schedule, and start of the tour in shared tourist transportation towards the Sillar Route.
Arrival at an active sillar quarry to observe its large volcanic stone walls and learn about the characteristics of this material used in Arequipa's architecture.
Visit to the sillar crafting area to learn about the traditional extraction and carving techniques used by local stonemasons.
Observation of carvings made in volcanic stone, including a representation of the facade of the Church of the Society of Jesus, within the Añashuayco environment.
Continuation of the tour by tourist transportation towards the Culebrillas Gorge to learn about its geological formations.
Walk through a natural canyon formed by water action, between rocky walls and volcanic landscapes.
During the tour through Culebrillas, observation of petroglyphs attributed to the Wari culture and traditional apachetas, related to Andean customs.
End of visits and transfer back to Arequipa, with the tour ending around the Plaza de Armas area.
What you should know
- Comfortable clothing
- Sports or light trekking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Drug use during the activity
- Shared half-day tour with a professional guide in Spanish or English.
- Hotel pickup is only available for accommodations located in the Historic Center of Arequipa.
What is included
- Pickup from hotels in the Historic Center of Arequipa
- Shared tourist transportation
- Professional guide in Spanish or English
- Visit to the Añashuayco Quarry
- Visit to the Añashuayco Ravine
- Visit to the sillar production area
- Tour through the Quebrada de Culebrillas
- Observation of petroglyphs and apachetas
What is not included
- Entrance ticket (S/ 10 per person)
