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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Route of the Sillar, is an immense quarry of sillar (stone of volcanic origin), that forms spectacular gorges, similar to those of Petra in Jordan, you can also see petroglyphs and appreciate the way of extraction of the stones.
group tour
Certified Guide
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
The pick-up is only in the Historic Center, if your accommodation is far away the meeting point will be at the door of the cathedral in the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa.
Traveler pickup
JF27+F6H, Arequipa 04001, Peru
Canteras de Sillar, Arequipa, Peru Our first visit will be the quarry called Añashuayco. Being still in full operation, it has become a huge canyon with white walls about 30 meters high. The alarifes explain in the same place their work techniques and the uses of volcanic stone. 70 minutes
J835+J2M, Cerro Colorado 04400, Peru the Quebrada de Culebrillas, quarry of sillar that is not yet in operation. In a 20-minute walk, we will observe some petroglyphs impregnated on the walls of the creek. On returning to the city we will observe the Apachetas, stone mounds that represent a mystical tradition for the locals. 35 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
MirandaW886
24 Dec 2022
This was a great afternoon with a great guide (Franco). He explained the history, geography and geology and was very patient taking photos of us. We went to a place with a great view of the volcanoes, valleys and terraces. Then we walked through the sillar quarry where local stone masons have carved all sorts of things. The tour ended with a walk through a small canyon carved by wind and water. It was all so interesting and a great break out of the noisy central city.
nublatte
11 Nov 2022
Had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide took time to explain everything in English, and gave a very comprehensive and interesting explanation of the surrounding volcanoes en route to the Sillar Route. There was enough time to explore the quarries and we took plenty of pictures.
tiffanistl
09 Oct 2022
Amazing!!! Adam was a wonderful guide and absolutely brilliant. Thank you! It was beautiful and worth every penny! The stones and snake canyon were both breathtaking.
This tour in
Peru
is organized by
Puriy Perú Expeditions
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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