Activity Arequipa, Peru

Sillar Route

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About this activity

The Sillar Route is an experience to know the origin and history of the "sillar" volcanic stone with which the most important buildings in Arequipa have been built. The tour includes the visit to the quarries to appreciate the elaboration, mega-detail of the material in the middle of a fascinating environment.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: camino peru

Ages: Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport
Included: Guide
Included: Bottled water: one

Not included

Not included: Tickets
Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Ruta Del Sillar

5 hours Admission not included

08: 00-08: 30 A.M - We make pick-ups of the hotels located in the center of Arequipa.

08:30 A.M - We begin our journey to the Ruta del Sillar which is a tourist route with a lot of history and living culture, where you can visit quarries and areas where ashlar originated. The first point where we will stop will be the Añashuayco Quarry; which we will reach in 45 minutes approx. Currently it is in operation, the stonemasons perform their work from very early; in the place we will be able to appreciate an immense canyon with farallones (walls of ignimbrita) that have several meters of height, formed by the extraction for the formation of the Ashlars. At this point we will tell you the history of sillar, the elaboration and the use that has been given to you since always. In this quarry you can see a Mega-carving of the Church of the Society of Jesus made by the stonemasons themselves. We can also visit some of them so that they can explain to us how their daily work is and they can make us experience cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves.

Then we will move to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, which is 30 minutes away from Añashuayco. Arriving at this point we will make a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon formed by the passage of water, which has walls of 15 to 20 meters, while we enter it the walls of the canyon are increasing 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 and also attraction of good luck which cause a mystical sensation.

11:30 A.M - We will start the return journey to the city of Arequipa.

12:30 P.M - We will arrive at the center of Arequipa and we will leave them at Calle Zela Cuadra 03.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hostal La Casona de Jerusalen
Casona Plaza Hotel AQP
Hotel Conde De Lemos Arequipa
Inti Punku Lodge Hostal
Hotel Asturias Gold
Hotel Yaravi
Posada del Condor
Bella AQP
San Francisco Inn
Mistica Boutique Hotel
Hostal El Sillar del Suizo

and 76 more pickup points

We pick up the hotels that are located in the center of Arequipa.

Using your ticket

A volunteer tip should be given to the stonemason for his explanation.

Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for walks, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, somber, small backpack.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.