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Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
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Arequipa
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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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The ashlar is the origin of the architecture of the White City and its tourist route is developed in the district of Cerro Colorado. In addition to the natural landscapes of the area, you can observe the process of extraction, styling and megatallado of the ashlar.
It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; parking lot; Purchase of handicrafts in sillar and rest areas.
The sillar route is managed by the Sillar Cutters Network - Arequipa. It currently comprises a length of 2,000 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quar...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
TURISTIC TRANSPORT
PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
TICKET ENTRANCE 3 DOLLARS
Canteras de sillar Añashuayco
Meeting Points
Departure
C. San Agustín 102
Exactly at the fountain with water from the main square located in the middle of the square.
Return
Iglesia de San Agustín
The end of the tour ends two or three blocks from the main Plaza de Armas, this because of the issue that vehicles do not enter the Plaza de Armas.
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
(77) Reviews
Arequipa
About
The ashlar is the origin of the architecture of the White City and its tourist route is developed in the district of Cerro Colorado. In addition to the natural landscapes of the area, you can observe the process of extraction, styling and megatallado of the ashlar.
It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; parking lot; Purchase of handicrafts in sillar and rest areas.
The sillar route is managed by the Sillar Cutters Network - Arequipa. It currently comprises a length of 2,000 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quar...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
TURISTIC TRANSPORT
PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
TICKET ENTRANCE 3 DOLLARS
Canteras de sillar Añashuayco
Meeting Points
Departure
C. San Agustín 102
Exactly at the fountain with water from the main square located in the middle of the square.
Return
Iglesia de San Agustín
The end of the tour ends two or three blocks from the main Plaza de Armas, this because of the issue that vehicles do not enter the Plaza de Armas.
Itinerary
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Canteras de sillar Añashuayco
You can see the murals where the ashlar is carved in an artisanal way, also the routine performed by the workers in the area.
You will also know the shingles cannon, a small pink ashlar cannon, formed naturally.
50 minutes
2
Canteras de Sillar
Las quarries, a protected natural area since today, is an attractive place to appreciate the origin of the ashlar, volcanic stone characteristic of Arequipa.
40 minutes
3
Ruta Del Sillar
It allows to know the origin of the ashlar, representative stone of what most of the constructions of the historical center of the city are made.
The impressive stone carvings, the shingles road, where a small pink ashlar canyon is formed, natural area, ideal for taking photos and knowing the most remote origin, this area is completely virgin and protected, and you can not do work to your surroundings.
After that they will return to the city center where they will contrast observing the great ashlar constructions made from ancient times.
