Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge Tour from Arequipa

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

Explore the Sillar Route on this half-day tour from Arequipa. We begin with pickup from your hotel at 8:50 a.m. to visit a viewpoint overlooking the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. Then, you'll learn about the Añashuayco Quarry and the artisanal sillar process. We continue to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, a natural canyon with petroglyphs and impressive formations. We return to the city around 1:00 p.m.
Book with us and enjoy small groups, expert local guides, and punctual, personalized service.

What's Included

Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup service (near or within the historic center)
Tourist transportation
Entrance to the Culebrillas canyon
Entrance to the ashlar stone quarries

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The passenger must leave the WhatsApp number with the country code in their reservation to have better communication.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    The tour begins with hotel pickup (in or near Arequipa's historic center) at 8:50 a.m. We'll head toward the Sillar Route, making our first stop at a viewpoint overlooking the volcanoes surrounding the city. We'll then visit the Añashuayco Quarry, where we'll learn about the extraction and carving process of sillar, Arequipa's emblematic volcanic rock. We'll then head to Quebrada de Culebrillas, a narrow canyon with walls up to 20 meters high, where we'll take a 20-minute hike and discover ancient petroglyphs. Your return to the city is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

    5 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Zarate Adventours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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