Explore the Sillar Route and the Culebrillas Tour from Arequipa

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Sillar Route offers an authentic journey through Arequipa's rich cultural landscape, showcasing the volcanic white stone that defines its iconic architecture. This tour includes visits to impressive sillar quarries, where you can observe the traditional extraction and carving processes. Meet skilled local stonemasons who uphold the craft of shaping sillar, and learn about its historical significance in the construction of Arequipa's churches and colonial buildings. Marvel at the breathtaking views in Culebrillas Canyon, with its towering white rock walls perfect for photography.

What's Included

Personalized tourist assistance
Bilingual guide
Pickup from your hotel in Arequipa Historic Center
Tourist transportation
Extra expenses
Entrance to the Añashuayco Quarries
Entrance to the Culebrillas Quarries

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Drop-off point
Plaza de Armas Arequipa

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Ruta Del Sillar

    Your experience begins with pickup from hotels located in Arequipa's Historic Center. Meet your guide and depart for the famous Sillar Route, where you'll discover the history and traditions behind the city's iconic white volcanic stone. Visit the largest and most important sillar quarry, where local stonemasons continue the centuries-old tradition of extracting and carving volcanic stone by hand. Learn about the origin of sillar, its importance in Arequipa's architecture, and admire the impressive quarry walls, as well as the giant carving inspired by the façade of the Church of the Company of Jesus. Continue to the beautiful Culebrillas Canyon, where you'll enjoy a short and easy walk through a natural gorge with towering white sillar walls. Along the trail, discover ancient Wari petroglyphs and the traditional apachetas—stone cairns built as symbols of gratitude to nature and good fortune. After exploring the quarries and canyon, relax on the drive back to Arequipa, Plaza de Armas.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Lama Glama Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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