From Arequipa: Sillar Route Excursion | Half Day |
ID: GYG556814-956494
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
06:30 hours
Description
A few kilometers from Arequipa you will discover a city of quarries. Walk and explore the formations and carvings that populate this stone city, a walk through the so-called White City!
Itinerary
We will pick you up at your accommodation in Arequipa at 8:50 a.m. and we will head towards the Ruta del Sillar, one of the most historic roads in Peru. We will arrive at a viewpoint to appreciate a beautiful view of the volcanoes that surround Arequipa, and then we will continue our trip.
Do you want to discover the origins of ashlar stone? The first place we will stop is the Añashuayco Quarry, where we can see how local masons work the stone and learn about the carving process. Furthermore, at this point we will admire the immense cliff canyon, the result of the extraction of the material for the formation of ashlar.
We will leave the Añashuayco Quarry, and about 30 minutes away we will find the Quebrada de Culebrillas. The water canyon will invite us to admire its walls up to 20 meters high, and we will enter it for a walk of about 20 minutes. Let's explore!
Our last stop on the Sillar Route will be to discover the petroglyphs of the canyon, figures carved in stone whose meaning is unknown.
Finally, we will return to Arequipa at 1:00 p.m., where we will end our excursion.
Highlights
- This work was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation.
- The Sillar Route is a trip full of history, living culture and adventure.
- Discover why Arequipa is also known as "The White City".
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must reserve this tour one day before.
When you have booked this tour, you must contact the emergency number.
You must enter the name of your hotel.
The pickup is from your hotel near the main square.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
