The Ashlar Route and Hike in Culebrillas Canyon The Ashlar Route and a hike in Culebrillas
ID: GYG1215279-1864987
Categoría:
País: Perú
Duración:
04:30 horas
Descripción
THE SILLAR TRAIL AND CULEBRILLAS CANYON IN AREQUIPA
THE SILLAR ROUTE AND CULEBRILLAS CANYON
DEPARTURE TIMES:
Departure: 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
DURATION: Approx. 4 hours
WHAT WILL I SEE?
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of living culture and rich history. Over the course of decades, stonemasons have shaped this volcanic tuff canyon, extracting and carving the material and becoming the architects of the construction and reconstruction of the White City.
The tour highlights the importance of this site, explaining why it was declared a National Cultural Heritage Site and is even considered a living culture of Arequipa.
For this very reason, Arequipa was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2001. Here, you will discover the answer to why the beautiful city of Arequipa is called the “White City.” You will be able to take spectacular photos with the huge carvings of various animals, birds, and figures.
OVERVIEW OF PLACES TO VISIT
- Start of the tour through the historic city center.
- Visit to the Yanahuara viewpoint and square, along with the Archangel Michael Church.
- Visit to the Quebrada de Añashuayco, where you will find stonemasons or master builders working on the “ashlar” carvings. After the guided tour, you can take plenty of photos with the mega carvings.
- Visit to the Quebrada de Culebrillas (hike and photos)
- Explanation of the petroglyphs of the Wari culture.
- Return to the city.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Warm clothing, a raincoat or rain poncho from January to March, minimal luggage, suitable hiking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, a camera or video camera, and plenty of enthusiasm.
Lo más destacado
- VISIT TO THE YANAHUARA VIEWPOINT
- VISIT TO THE ASHLAR QUARRIES
- VISIT TO CULEBRILLAS CANYON
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
BRING COMFORTABLE SHOES, A CAP, SUNGLASSES, WATER, AND CASH FOR EXTRA EXPENSES.
INCLUIDO
- Tourism transportation
- Sightseeing stops along the way.
- Professional English-Spanish tour guide.
NO INCLUYE
- Tourist ticket.
- Extra expenses
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
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.
Cancelaciones
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.