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Here are the sillar quarries that paint the city of Arequipa white. Although the area is known for working here with the raw material of the architecture of the White City, volcanic stone, it also brings together some of the most beautiful and impressive natural landscapes in the area.
By following the Ruta del Sillar you can observe the process of extraction, carving and mega carving of sillar, a white stone that predominates in the traditional architecture of the city of Arequipa. This route has the necessary infrastructure and quality tourist services to consider it among the main attractions of the region. Among the main activities that can be carried out in the place are the interpretation workshops, with the presence of ashlar cutters.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This point is the tourist service office, here we will meet 10 minutes before the start of the Tour, approaching us with our name. From here we will probably walk towards the transportation service, which is located a few blocks from the central square.
Itinerary
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We will make a stop in a square or main point as an introduction to appreciate the volcanoes and the Arequipeña countryside, after a short time we will head towards the Ruta del Sillar where the main attractions are.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In Cerro Colorado are the ashlar quarries that paint the city of Arequipa white. Although the area is known because the raw material for the architecture of the White City, volcanic stone, is worked here, it also brings together some of the most beautiful and imposing natural landscapes in the area. Here you will learn about the extraction process. In addition to appreciating the various carvings. By following the Sillar Route you can observe the process of extraction, carving and mega carving of the sillar, a white stone that predominates in the traditional architecture of the city of Arequipa. This route has the necessary infrastructure and quality tourist services to consider it among the main attractions of the region. Here at this point is where all the artistic works based on Ashlar that have been made to this day are known. The mobility journey is approximately 30 minutes to reach the main point and the same time for the return.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A naturally formed Canyon composed of Pink Ashlar, an authentic creation of nature where we will walk with great care to visit the origin of the formation of the ashlar. To get to the point we will take a trip of approximately 30 minutes on the way and 30 minutes on the return from the Canteras de Añashuayco. Additionally, the walk into the ravine lasts approximately 25 minutes, along the way we will have impressive views of the pink ashlar.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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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- 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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