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Arequipa: Petroglyphs and Pillars Sillar Route -Ruta del sillar

Arequipa from IZI PERU
  • Duration4 hours
  • Max Travelers14 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • Category4WD Tours, Bus Tours

Overview

Uncover Arequipa’s rich heritage as you explore the Sillar Route and the ancient Culebrillas Petroglyphs.

Walk among the historic sillar quarries and learn about the iconic white volcanic rock used in the city’s architecture. Discover the enigmatic petroglyphs that offer insights into ancient civilizations.
This tour blends history, culture, and archaeology for a captivating experience.

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What's included

  • Tourist mobility.

  • Certified guide.

  • Pick up from your hotels.

What's Not included

  • Entrance ticket to tourist attractions ( S/. 5)

  • Food

Itinerary

  • Pick up from the hotels located in the center of Arequipa.nnWe begin our journey towards the Sillar Route, which is a tourist route with a lot of history and living culture, where we visit quarries and areas where the ashlar originated.nnThe first point we will stop at will be the Au00f1ashuayco Quarry; which we will arrive in approximately 45 minutes. It is currently in operation, the stonemasons carry out their work very early; In the place we can see an immense canyon with cliffs (ignimbrite walls) that are several meters high, formed by the extraction for the formation of the Ashlars. At this point we will tell you the history of ashlar, its production and the use that has always been given to it. In this quarry you can see a Megacarving of the Church of the Company of Jesus made by the stonemasons themselves.

  • Next we will move to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, which is 30 minutes away from Au00f1ashuayco. Arriving at this point we will take a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon that was formed by the passage of water, which has walls of 15 to 20 meters, as we enter it the walls of the canyon increase in height. At the end of the walk we can see petroglyphs made by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago. Before returning to the city we will observe the Apachetas, which are stone formations placed one on top of the other that are a symbol of gratitude towards nature.nnWe will begin the return journey to the city of Arequipa.nnWe will arrive at the center of Arequipa and we will leave you near the main square.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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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