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Arequipa
Excursion to the Sillar Route with Walk in Culebrillas
- Duration4 hours
- Max Travelers14 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
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.
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What's included
Air-conditioned vehicle
professional guide
What's Not included
Ticket and entrance to the place 12 soles per person.
Itinerary
We will make a stop in a square or main point as an introduction to appreciate the volcanoes and the Arequipeu00f1a countryside, after a short time we will head towards the Ruta del Sillar where the main attractions are.
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.nnBy 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.
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 Au00f1ashuayco. Additionally, the walk into the ravine lasts approximately 25 minutes, along the way we will have impressive views of the pink ashlar.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.