Arequipa: Ruta del Sillar Tour by Panoramic Bus

Explore Arequipa’s white stone quarries aboard a panoramic bus. Walk through the Culebrillas canyon, admire giant carvings, and discover the origins of the city’s iconic sillar architecture.
Discover Arequipa’s spectacular white stone landscapes aboard a panoramic double-decker bus. Leave the historic center behind and journey through dramatic volcanic scenery, traditional sillar quarries, and hidden canyon routes that shaped the identity of the White City.

Your experience begins with panoramic views of Arequipa as you travel toward the famous Añashuayco Quarries, where enormous hand-carved stone walls and sculptures rise from the volcanic terrain. Learn how local stonemasons have worked with sillar for generations and discover why this white volcanic stone became the symbol of Arequipa’s architecture.

Continue to the impressive Culebrillas Canyon for a short walk through narrow rock formations, natural passages, and ancient petroglyphs hidden within the canyon walls. Enjoy incredible photo opportunities surrounded by towering white stone landscapes and unique geological formations.

Throughout the journey, relax aboard an open-top panoramic bus designed to offer the best views of Arequipa’s volcanic scenery and countryside.

The tour finishes near the historic center, just a short walk from the Plaza de Armas.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.