Añashuayco Quarries and Sillar Route Tour from Arequipa

6 hours Free cancellation

Tour Route of the Sillar and Quarries of Añashuayco – Arequipa — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the fascinating Ruta del Sillar, one of Arequipa’s most iconic trails, where history, geology and tradition meet. You will start the tour towards the quarries of Añashuayco and Culebrillas, located on the outskirts of the city. In Añashuayco you will meet the master stonemasons who, with ancient techniques, carve the ashlar — the volcanic white stone with which much of the Historic Center of Arequipa was built. Watch monumental sculptures, learn about their extraction process and take amazing photographs. Then visit Culebrillas Gorge, a narrow canyon of natural formations and pre-Hispanic petroglyphs. Enjoy an environment full of history, culture and unique landscapes under the guidance of local experts. Includes tourist transport, bilingual guide and entrance fees. An unforgettable experience to discover the origin and essence of the “White City” of Arequipa.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Aremika Travel

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Assistance throughout the tour
Included: Bilingual Local Guide (Spanish / English)
Included: Tourist transport round trip

Not included

Not included: Snacks or additional drinks
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tickets to the quarries

Itinerary

Plaza de Armas

Passing by

Departure from Arequipa (8 : 00 a.m. / 2 : 00 p.m.)

Pick up from the hotel or meeting point in the center of Arequipa.

Start of the tour to the north of the city, passing through traditional neighborhoods and with views of the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu.
Ruta Del Sillar

40 min Admission not included

Añashuayco Quarry

First stop at the impressive Añashuayco Quarry, one of the oldest and busiest in the region.

Here you will know the process of extraction and carving of the ashlar, the volcanic white stone that gives its name to the “White City”.

Master stonemasons will explain their traditional techniques and you can observe sculptures carved directly into the walls of the canyon.

Time to take pictures and freely explore this imposing natural scenery.
Stop 3

40 min Admission included

Shingles Quarry

We continue to Culebrillas Quarry, a natural ravine formed by the erosion of wind and water.

We will take a light hike through the narrow canyon, surrounded by ashlar rock formations that reach more than 20 meters high.

Along the way you can see pre-Inca petroglyphs, testimony to the passage of ancient cultures through the area.

An ideal place to connect with nature and capture spectacular photos.
Stop 4

Passing by

After the tour, we start the return to the city enjoying the views of the volcanic landscape of the valley.

Arrival at approximately 12:30 p.m. (morning shift) or 6:30 p.m. (late shift).

End of the tour at the starting point or in the historic center

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Orosheam Diplomat
Rosa Maria
Terramistica Centro By Casa Consuelo
Hostal Cristal de Luna
Hotel Terrazas Del Sol
Samay Misti Hostal
Damelich Hostal
Coca House
Hotel Santino's
Atenea Palace
Colibri Dorado Qori Qente
Hotel Belier Arequipa

and 87 more pickup points

We pick up all the passengers who are located within the historic center of Arequipa, those who are in other locations will be quoted in the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, the end of the tour is a block from the Plaza de Armas