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Arequipa
Tour to La Ruta del Sillar and Culesbrillas in Arequipa
- Duration4h 10m
- Max Travelers18 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchaeology Tours, Bus Tours
Overview
On the way to the Sillar Route where you will visit quarries and areas where the ashlar originated, we will visit the Añashuayco Quarry; in the place we can appreciate an immense canyon with skylights that are several meters high, formed by extraction for the formation of the Sillares, you can appreciate a Mega-carving of the Church of the Society of Jesus made by the stonemasons themselves. We can also visit one of them so that they can explain how their daily work is and make us experiment by cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves then we will move to the Quebrada de Culesbrillas, At this point we will do a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon that was formed by the passage of water At the end of the walk we can observe petroglyphs made by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago. Remember that in the beginning we visited the Mirador de Yanahuara.
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What's included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide
What's Not included
General income 10 soles per person
Itinerary
A short stop where we can see the volcanoes, here we will have an introduction of what our tour will be. Plus a spectacular view of the city
We will arrive in a 30-minute journey to this point where we can appreciate all the carvings and figures based on the Sillar, the history of this material from the formation of the volcanoes. On the spot we will appreciate all the work done by the craftsmen skilled in the work of the Sillar.
Then we will visit the Culebrillas Gorge, a beautiful canyon that shows us the origin and formation of the Sillar, the natural color of this rock and the walk through it, makes exclusive a beautiful landscape and enjoy this wonder. After that we will return to the city center ending our tour.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.