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Arequipa
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge Tour from Arequipa
- Duration5 hours
- Max Travelers20 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdditional fees, Archaeology Tours
Overview
Explore the Sillar Route on this half-day tour from Arequipa. We begin with pickup from your hotel at 8:50 a.m. to visit a viewpoint overlooking the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. Then, you’ll learn about the Añashuayco Quarry and the artisanal sillar process. We continue to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, a natural canyon with petroglyphs and impressive formations. We return to the city around 1:00 p.m.
Book with us and enjoy small groups, expert local guides, and punctual, personalized service.
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What's included
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup service (near or within the historic center)
Tourist transportation
What's Not included
Entrance to the Culebrillas canyon
Entrance to the ashlar stone quarries
Itinerary
The tour begins with hotel pickup (in or near Arequipa's historic center) at 8:50 a.m. We'll head toward the Sillar Route, making our first stop at a viewpoint overlooking the volcanoes surrounding the city.nnWe'll then visit the Au00f1ashuayco Quarry, where we'll learn about the extraction and carving process of sillar, Arequipa's emblematic volcanic rock.nnWe'll then head to Quebrada de Culebrillas, a narrow canyon with walls up to 20 meters high, where we'll take a 20-minute hike and discover ancient petroglyphs.nnYour return to the city is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.