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Explore with us this fabulous tour where we will be able to appreciate the quarry from where the people of Arequipa extracted the most important material in the history of Arequipa and for which it is known as the "WHITE CITY". Enjoy unique views and spectacular walks in the middle of virgin quarries, witness an unparalleled adventure with us, remember that the tour we offer is shared.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will stop by the hotel reception asking for passengers, or we will meet one block behind the Arequipa Cathedral.
A street behind the cathedral of Arequipa
Itinerary
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1
We will initially visit one of the most important and representative viewpoints of the city, from where we will have an impressive view of the Volcanoes, as well as appreciate a large part of Arequipa, considered by many as a great place for photographs and to look for the famous phrase that every Arequipeño carries in his blood, "YOU ARE NOT BORN IN VAIN AT THE FOOT OF A VOLCANO"
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
After 45 minutes we will arrive at the famous Añashuayco Quarries, an emblematic site for the extraction of volcanic rock, widely used in colonial times and today for the construction of the main monuments and homes of Arequipa. We will have a spectacular view of the quarries with walls more than 30 meters high. In this place our official guide will tell us all the history and characteristics of this beautiful place. We will have time for photographs since the locals made spectacular carvings on the ashlar walls. Free time to take personal and/or group photos.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
After 20 minutes we will arrive at the famous Culebrillas ravine, a virgin quarry not worked by man, which has an exceptional beauty. We will have a 20-minute walk crossing a small canyon which is highly recommended for photographs due to the incredible views. At the end we will see engravings of the first inhabitants who crossed this beautiful place such as the Wari. Finally, we return to the historic center of Arequipa.
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
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