Private Tour to The Sillar Route and Historical Center of Arequipa

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About this activity

This tour is unique because you can get to know the center of the city, you will be informed of its creation, the guide will give details of its foundation and how is the beginning of the city in relation to the ashlar, this stone originating from volcanic tufo. After that we will have an excursion to the same quarries where they extract by hand and there are some carvings so they can have the photos of the memory. After that we will visit the shingles canyon, of pink ashlar, virgin ashlar cannon where many good photos can also be taken.

The duration is 4 hours and you can really know the importance of Sillar in Arequipa and how it has marked the history of the city of Arequipa.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: phaway viajes peru

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Transport
Included: PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Not included

Not included: Ticket entrance to the place 10 soles or 4 dollars
Not included: Optional tips to Sillar workers and the guide

Itinerary

Plaza de Armas

10 min

We can briefly know with the guide the history of the Arequipa Foundation, the construction of the cathedral and its facade.
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

10 min

We will know the cloisters of the Company, Sillar-based constructions with artistic headdresses of the time.
Tristan del Pozo (Continental Bank Exhibition Gallery)

10 min

We will know another of the Sillar constructions printed with colonial art from the city of Arequipa.
Stop 4

45 min Admission not included

The quarries of Añashuayco, one of the 17 quarries in the city of Arequipa where the ashlar is still extracted, we will learn from the ancient techniques in addition to some carvings made for the benefit of the same stonecutters and workers of the ashlar. Here the income is paid 5 soles.
Stop 5

30 min

Here we can see a canyon formed of virgin pink ashlar, tracing the origin as the first quarries of ashlar emerged before being worked. A wonderful road called Culebrillas road due to the snake shape.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Be located on the black bars, on the same line as the main door of the Cathedral. At the time you choose, remember that it is a private tour.

End point

Be located on the black bars, on the same line as the main door of the Cathedral. At the time you choose, remember that it is a private tour.

Pickup points

El Portal de San Lazaro
Leon Park Hostal
Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
Hotel Maison du Soleil
Hotel Benavides
Damelich Hostal
Sol De Arequipa
Hotel Luxus
Selina Arequipa
Hotel Mamatila
San Lazaro Lodging
Hotel Los Tambos Fundador

and 90 more pickup points

You must indicate the name of the hotel and it must be close to the Historic Center of Arequipa. In case you are not within the city center, the meeting point will be at the Main Plaza de Armas. At the Main Door of the Cathedral.

Using your ticket

Please contact the operator via whatsapp: +51987004046 (added as specified) to confirm your assistance.

It is necessary to bring personal items such as mosquito repellent and sunscreen, light clothes to eat in places and that can protect from the sun. The weather is sunny.

Any other questions or queries is good that you can communicate.