Excursion to the Sillar Route with Walk in Culebrillas

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Excursion to the Sillar Route with Walk in Culebrillas

2 Adults x $12.50

$25.00

Approx Total

$25.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide

Ticket and entrance to the place 12 soles per person.

Overview

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.

Meeting points

C. Álvarez Thomas 115, Arequipa 04001, Peru

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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.

End point

Av La Marina 400, Arequipa 04001, Peru

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Itinerary

Arequipa

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
Canteras de Sillar

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
Quebrada de Culebrillas

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

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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April 26100% refund

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Excellent trip to the Sillar Route with Arequipa Explorer

Published on May, 2024

I really liked this place, it is a different and unique place in all the cities of Peru, the guide really made us enjoy this tour by showing us and telling us the history, the work of the people who own this place, really if you like the culture and a little walk in the sun, I recommend this place

Arequipa Explorer taught us very well what La Ruta del Sillar means

Published on Apr, 2024

I REALLY LIKED THE TOUR, THE GUIDE HELPED US WITH THE PHOTOS AND EVEN THOUGH THE TIME IS SHORT AND THE TRAFFIC A LITTLE INCOMFORTABLE, THE ATTENTION OF THE AREQUIPA EXPLORER AGENCY AT ALL TIMES WAS PROFESSIONAL AND QUALITY

Knowing the Sillar route is something different on my tour of Peru

Published on Apr, 2024

The Sillar route is a place that could be worked on more in terms of tourist reception, however the attention of the friends of Arequipa Explorer was always good, the guide was very attentive, we highlighted the punctuality and the good explanations of the route.

Great experience pet friendly

Published on Oct, 2023

I’ve been solo traveling with my emotional support dog, and this tour was a great experience for both of us! The staff super friendly and supportive, the tour was very fun and the guide well informed. Culebrilla was an unique experience. I recommend take the 2pm one so you can enjoy the sunset at the end.

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