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The ashlar is the origin of the architecture of the White City and its tourist route is developed in the district of Cerro Colorado. In addition to the natural landscapes of the area, you can observe the process of extraction, styling and megatallado of the ashlar.
It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; parking lot; Purchase of handicrafts in sillar and rest areas.
The sillar route is managed by the Sillar Cutters Network - Arequipa. It currently comprises a length of 2,000 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quarry of Culebrillas.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up is done by hotels within the city center, otherwise, the meeting point will be in the main square of Armas. The preferred point would be at the main gate of the Plaza de Armas in the morning shift it would be 8:00 am or in the afternoon shift 2:00 pm.
Exactly at the fountain with water from the main square located in the middle of the square.
The end of the tour ends two or three blocks from the main Plaza de Armas, this because of the issue that vehicles do not enter the Plaza de Armas.
Itinerary
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You can see the murals where the ashlar is carved in an artisanal way, also the routine performed by the workers in the area. You will also know the shingles cannon, a small pink ashlar cannon, formed naturally.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Las quarries, a protected natural area since today, is an attractive place to appreciate the origin of the ashlar, volcanic stone characteristic of Arequipa.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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It allows to know the origin of the ashlar, representative stone of what most of the constructions of the historical center of the city are made. The impressive stone carvings, the shingles road, where a small pink ashlar canyon is formed, natural area, ideal for taking photos and knowing the most remote origin, this area is completely virgin and protected, and you can not do work to your surroundings. After that they will return to the city center where they will contrast observing the great ashlar constructions made from ancient times.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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, 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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