Arequipa: Sillar Route and Petroglyphs of Culebrillas
ID: GYG621696-1038049
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Know where the sillar originated and why the city of Arequipa is known as the white city, you can also visit a canyon with cliffs and petroglyphs made thousands of years ago by the Wari culture.
The route of the Sillar is located to the northeast of the city of Arequipa and it begins in the Quarries of Añashuayco in the district of Cerro Colorado, at the moment it has a length of 2 thousand meters. This route shows us the extraction techniques of the sillar stone. Also this work was declared as Intangible Cultural Patrimony of the Nation, being very important for the local architecture.
Itinerary:
-To start the tour we will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa.
-We will transfer to Uchumayo and we will arrive to the quarries of sillar stone to visit the place.
-Afterwards we will see the ancient work of the artisans and the origin of the material.
-Then we will walk until we reach the Culebrillas Canyon, formed by the erosion of the water.
-We will be able to take some photos and see the petroglyphs.
-Finally we will return to the centre of Arequipa.
Highlights
- Explore the fabulous sillar route.
- Get to know the great canyon with cliffs.
- Get to know the sillar stone work of the artisans.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Cancellations
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.
