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- English
- French
- Spanish
This tour is unique because you can get to know the center of the city, you will be informed of its creation, the guide will give details of its foundation and how is the beginning of the city in relation to the ashlar, this stone originating from volcanic tufo. After that we will have an excursion to the same quarries where they extract by hand and there are some carvings so they can have the photos of the memory. After that we will visit the shingles canyon, of pink ashlar, virgin ashlar cannon where many good photos can also be taken.
The duration is 4 hours and you can really know the importance of Sillar in Arequipa and how it has marked the history of the city of Arequipa.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You must indicate the name of the hotel and it must be close to the Historic Center of Arequipa. In case you are not within the city center, the meeting point will be at the Main Plaza de Armas. At the Main Door of the Cathedral.
Be located on the black bars, on the same line as the main door of the Cathedral. At the time you choose, remember that it is a private tour.
Itinerary
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1
We can briefly know with the guide the history of the Arequipa Foundation, the construction of the cathedral and its facade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will know the cloisters of the Company, Sillar-based constructions with artistic headdresses of the time.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will know another of the Sillar constructions printed with colonial art from the city of Arequipa.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The quarries of Añashuayco, one of the 17 quarries in the city of Arequipa where the ashlar is still extracted, we will learn from the ancient techniques in addition to some carvings made for the benefit of the same stonecutters and workers of the ashlar. Here the income is paid 5 soles.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Here we can see a canyon formed of virgin pink ashlar, tracing the origin as the first quarries of ashlar emerged before being worked. A wonderful road called Culebrillas road due to the snake shape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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