Ashlar Route: Añashuayco and Culebrillas Quarries
ID: GYG1501036-2292744
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover the Sillar Route in Arequipa. Visit the Añashuayco Quarry, learn about ashlar carving, and explore the Quebrada de Culebrillas and its ancient petroglyphs.
Enjoy a different experience on the Ruta del Sillar, one of the most iconic places in Arequipa. On this excursion, you'll visit the Añashuayco Quarry and learn how artisans work sillar, the volcanic stone typical of the city and found in major buildings in the historic center of Arequipa.
During the tour, you'll get a close-up look at the quarries and the impressive sillar walls, as well as learning more about the traditional work of stonemasons and the process of carving this stone.
The experience continues to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, a place surrounded by sillar formations where you can admire ancient petroglyphs and enjoy the scenery. The tour combines nature, history, culture, and tradition, allowing you to discover an important part of Arequipa's heritage in an intimate and entertaining way.
Highlights
- Visit the Añashuayco sillar quarries
- Learn about the traditional process of carving sillar
- Explore the Quebrada de Culebrillas and its petroglyphs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We'll meet in Plaza de Armas in Arequipa, in front of the Cathedral Door. The tour guide will be waiting at this point.
INCLUDED
- Tourist transportation during the tour
- Guide during the excursion
- Visit to the Añashuayco Quarry
- Visit to the Quebrada de Culebrillas
- Time for photos
- Bilingual and professional tour guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission to the Ashlar Route (S/5 per person)
- Entrance to Culebrillas Canyon (S/5 per person)
- Meals
- Travel insurance
When should I book?
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.
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.
