Exploring Arequipa: Sillar Route & Culebrillas Petroglyphs
ID: GYG649260-1075472
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the origins of sillar stone and find out why Arequipa is known as the White City. Explore a canyon adorned with ancient cliffs and petroglyphs carved millennia ago by the Wari culture.
Located northeast of Arequipa, the Sillar Route begins at the Añashuayco quarries in the district of Cerro Colorado, at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level. This route allows you to learn about the extraction techniques of the sillar stone, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation for its fundamental role in local architecture.
Itinerary:
- Your trip begins with pick-up at your hotel in Arequipa.
- Transfer to Uchumayo to visit the ashlar stone quarries.
- Witness the ancient craftsmanship and learn about the origins of the material.
- Embark on a panoramic walk to the Culebrillas canyon, modeled by water erosion.
- Take photos and observe petroglyphs.
- Conclude with a return to downtown Arequipa.
Highlights
- Embark on an exploration of the fascinating sillar route.
- Discover the impressive canyon with cliffs.
- Witness the craftsmanship made in the sillar stone by the artisans.
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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.
