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Arequipa Countryside, Sabandia Mill & Founder’s Mansion

Arequipa from Tangol
  • Duration3 hours
  • Max Travelers10 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Cultural Tours

Overview

Enjoy the beautiful green valleys on the outskirts of Arequipa, where you can appreciate stunning landscapes with the surrounding mountains and volcanoes.

Visit architectural marvels in Arequipa such as the Sabandía Mill and the Founder’s Mansion, built from the city’s main construction material: sillar.

Exploring these tourist attractions in Arequipa is well worth it and will allow you to learn more about the history of this fantastic city.

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What's included

  • Ticket entrances to Sabandia Mill and Founder's Mansion

  • 01 bottle of water per person

  • Private transfers to and from your Arequipa hotel.

What's Not included

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  • Our Countryside, Sabandu00eda Mill, and Founderu2019s Mansion tour begins with pickup from your hotel located in downtown Arequipa, and we will head towards the beautiful and extensive Arequipa countryside, where onions and garlic are cultivated.nnWe will visit the Valley of Chilina to admire the vibrant colors of the countryside from its grand viewpoint. Here, you will have wonderful views of wide green fields and the Chili River.

  • We will visit Paucarpata, which has terraces and viewpoints offering spectacular panoramic views of the Arequipa countryside and the imposing Misti volcano.

  • We will continue the tour by visiting the Founderu2019s Mansion, a traditional sillar manor house built in the 16th century by the founder of Arequipa, Garcu00ed Manuel de Carbajal. Located 20 kilometers from the Plaza de Armas and near the Socabaya River, its colonial-era style remains intact, as does its original decor.nnThe mansion has been occupied by various prominent figures such as doctors, bishops, generals, and priests. It features a small chapel, a beautiful main patio, and colorful gardens. During the tour, you will observe rooms adorned with canvases, ceramics, and furniture brought from Europe.

  • Just 9 kilometers from the city, you will find the Sabandu00eda Mill, an architectural gem dating back to 1621 made of sillar, and which still operates to this day! Surrounded by beautiful and spacious gardens, with local trees and plants like cacti and succulents.nnMaster stonemason Don Francisco Flores was responsible for constructing this interesting site, and today it is one of the most important historical monuments in Arequipa.nnAt the end of the tour, we will return to the city center to drop you off at your hotel.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • You should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, money for personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time
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