Arequipa: Sillar Route, Culebrillas & Yanahuara
ID: GYG1484342-2267238
Categorie:
Land: Bangladesh
Duur:
04:00 uren
Beschrijving
Explore Arequipa’s sillar quarries, visit Yanahuara and discover ancient petroglyphs in Culebrillas on a 4-hour guided tour.
Discover the history, landscapes and stonework traditions of Arequipa on a 4-hour guided tour along the Sillar Route. Visit the Yanahuara viewpoint, explore the Añashuayco quarries and discover the petroglyphs of Culebrillas while learning about the volcanic stone that forms an important part of Arequipa’s architectural heritage.
Your tour begins at the Yanahuara viewpoint, one of the city’s traditional viewpoints. From here, enjoy panoramic views of Arequipa and, when weather conditions allow, see the surrounding volcanoes, including Misti, Pichu Pichu and Chachani. The area is also known for its traditional stone arches and views of the city.
Continue to the Añashuayco quarries, located northwest of Arequipa near the foothills of Chachani. This area is known for its deposits of sillar, a light-colored volcanic stone widely used in the construction of historic buildings in Arequipa. Walk through the quarry area and learn how local workers extract and shape the stone. Your guide will explain the role of sillar in the city’s architecture and traditions.
The route then continues to the Culebrillas ravine, an archaeological site known for its rock carvings. Explore the surroundings and observe groups of petroglyphs engraved into the rock surfaces. The designs represent different periods, including pre-Hispanic, colonial and more recent times.
During the visit, your guide will provide an interpretation of the petroglyphs, explaining the characteristics and historical context of the engravings. Take time to observe the details of the carvings and the natural landscape surrounding the ravine.
The tour operates in two daily shifts: from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM or from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Transportation and a professional guide are included.
Entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately in cash: S/ 5 for Añashuayco quarries and S/ 8 for Culebrillas.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, sunscreen, a hat or cap, sunglasses and a bottle of water. We also recommend carrying cash to pay the entrance fees.
Hoogtepunten
- Explore the sillar quarries of Añashuayco.
- Discover ancient petroglyphs in Culebrillas.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Arequipa from Yanahuara.
- Learn how sillar shapes Arequipa’s architecture.
- See rock carvings from different historical periods.
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Please arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
The tour is available in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Bring cash to pay the entrance fees: S/ 5 per person for Añashuayco Sillar Quarries and S/ 8 per person for Culebrillas Ravine.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and water.
The tour includes transportation and a professional guide. Entrance fees are not included.
INCLUDED
- Tourist transportation throughout the tour.
- Professional guide.
- Visit to Yanahuara Viewpoint.
- Visit to Añashuayco Sillar Quarries.
- Visit to Culebrillas Ravine.
- Interpretation of the Culebrillas petroglyphs.
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Entrance fee to Culebrillas Ravine: S/ 8 per person.
- Entrance fee to Añashuayco Sillar Quarries: S/ 5 per person.
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
