AREQUIPA – SILLAR ROUTE ½ DAY

Discover the history and art behind the white volcanic stone that gave identity to Arequipa. On this half-day Sillar Route Tour, you will visit ancient quarries and workshops where this material is still carved using traditional techniques. Learn about its importance in the construction of churches, colonial mansions, and monuments of the “White City,” while enjoying impressive landscapes, carved sculptures, and a unique natural environment that combines history, culture, and nature.

Frequency: Every day of the year.
Schedules: 09:00 AM | 14:00 hrs.
Duration: 4 hours.
Altitude: 2,300 m.a.s.l.
Mode: Shared group or private.

Itinerary

This adventure begins with hotel pick-up from the city center. The first stop will be the Yanahuara viewpoint, which offers a privileged panoramic view of the city and the surrounding volcanoes: Chachani, Pichu Pichu, and Misti.

Next, will head to the Añashuayco Quarry, the main site where sillar is extracted and still actively worked. Over time, this area has become an immense canyon with towering white walls of nearly 30 meters high.

We will then visit the Culebrillas Ravine, an inactive quarry where will walk for about 20 minutes through a small canyon that reveals enigmatic petroglyphs carved into its stone walls.

On the return to the city, will observe the traditional Apachetas, conical stone structures placed along the Inca Trail as offerings. The tour concludes near the city’s main square.

Include / Not Included

Our service includes:

Pick-up from the historic center.
Professional tour guide
Entrance tickets to all sites
Assistance throughout the tour

Not include:

Tips
Meals.

Recommendations

Sunscreen and hat
Comfortable shoes
Light clothing.
Local currency (Peruvian Soles)

Map

Prices

Price: $20.00 USD per person (shared group service)

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