AREQUIPA: PILLONES WATERFALL AND STONE FOREST

Discover the Pillones Waterfall and the Puruña Stone Forest on a day trip.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Pick up from their respective hotels downtown 06:00 to 06:20am or meeting point Plaza de Armas.
Departure by the Yura road, we will enjoy majestic views of the volcanoes that surround the city, the first point we will visit is the ghost town of Pampa de arrieros and its old train station, known for being the gateway for travelers in times of train; we will pass through the National Reserve Salinas and Aguada Blanca for the observation of vicuñas and we will make a stop in the sector of Patahuasi so you can take an Inca mate.
(Breakfast) and acclimatization.
Then we will go to the forest of stones of Puruña, Puruña is located 150 km northeast of the city of Arequipa and is easily accessible as it is near the Arequipa highway; we will start the walk of about 1 hour in the forest of stones of Puruña, is a strange and very original rock formation, which consists of a set of natural stone columns that take the appearance of a mysterious enchanted and petrified forest; of ignimbrite material that is the product of sedimentation of currents of material expelled from the volcano, is made up of ash, lapilli and blocks, the components are welded together, can be called tuffitic breccias of volcanic material of all grain sizes. The work done by the erosive forces of nature (rain, wind and sun), make it a fascinating place. It has originated through hundreds of years, it simulates different silhouettes that resemble prehistoric animals, it is a form of abstract art of nature, which invites to interpret the forms that the rocks have taken, its originality allows those who visit the stone forest to admire such beauty.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.