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Añashuayco Quarries and Sillar Route Tour from Arequipa
Arequipa
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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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.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the fascinating Ruta del Sillar, one of Arequipa’s most iconic trails, where history, geology and tradition meet. You will start the tour towards the quarries of Añashuayco and Culebrillas, located on the outskirts of the city. In Añashuayco you will meet the master stonemasons who, with ancient techniques, carve the ashlar — the volcanic white stone with which much of the Historic Center of Arequipa was built. Watch monumental sculptures, learn about their extraction process and take amazing photographs. Then visit Culebrillas Gorge, a narrow canyon of natural formations and pre-Hispanic petroglyphs. Enjoy an environment full of history, culture and unique landscapes under the guida...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Assistance throughout the tour
Bilingual Local Guide (Spanish / English)
Tourist transport round trip
Snacks or additional drinks
Personal expenses
Tickets to the quarries
Itinerary
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Plaza de Armas
Departure from Arequipa (8 : 00 a.m. / 2 : 00 p.m.)
Pick up from the hotel or meeting point in the center of Arequipa.
Start of the tour to the north of the city, passing through traditional neighborhoods and with views of the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu.
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Ruta Del Sillar
Añashuayco Quarry
First stop at the impressive Añashuayco Quarry, one of the oldest and busiest in the region.
Here you will know the process of extraction and carving of the ashlar, the volcanic white stone that gives its name to the “White City”.
Master stonemasons will explain their traditional techniques and you can observe sculptures carved directly into the walls of the canyon.
Time to take pictures and freely explore this imposing natural scenery.
40 minutes
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Culebrillas
Shingles Quarry
We continue to Culebrillas Quarry, a natural ravine formed by the erosion of wind and water.
We will take a light hike through the narrow canyon, surrounded by ashlar rock formations that reach more than 20 meters high.
Along the way you can see pre-Inca petroglyphs, testimony to the passage of ancient cultures through the area.
An ideal place to connect with nature and capture spectacular photos.
40 minutes
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Arequipa
After the tour, we start the return to the city enjoying the views of the volcanic landscape of the valley.
Arrival at approximately 12:30 p.m. (morning shift) or 6:30 p.m. (late shift).
End of the tour at the starting point or in the historic center
Añashuayco Quarries and Sillar Route Tour from Arequipa
Arequipa
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Explore the fascinating Ruta del Sillar, one of Arequipa’s most iconic trails, where history, geology and tradition meet. You will start the tour towards the quarries of Añashuayco and Culebrillas, located on the outskirts of the city. In Añashuayco you will meet the master stonemasons who, with ancient techniques, carve the ashlar — the volcanic white stone with which much of the Historic Center of Arequipa was built. Watch monumental sculptures, learn about their extraction process and take amazing photographs. Then visit Culebrillas Gorge, a narrow canyon of natural formations and pre-Hispanic petroglyphs. Enjoy an environment full of history, culture and unique landscapes under the guida...
