Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes

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About this activity

The ashlar is the origin of the architecture of the White City and its tourist route is developed in the district of Cerro Colorado. In addition to the natural landscapes of the area, you can observe the process of extraction, styling and megatallado of the ashlar.

It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; parking lot; Purchase of handicrafts in sillar and rest areas.

The sillar route is managed by the Sillar Cutters Network - Arequipa. It currently comprises a length of 2,000 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quarry of Culebrillas.

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At a glance

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

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: TURISTIC TRANSPORT
Included: PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Not included

Not included: TICKET ENTRANCE 3 DOLLARS
Not included: Entrance fees: Canteras de sillar Añashuayco

Itinerary

Stop 1

50 min Admission not included

You can see the murals where the ashlar is carved in an artisanal way, also the routine performed by the workers in the area.

You will also know the shingles cannon, a small pink ashlar cannon, formed naturally.
Canteras de Sillar

40 min

Las quarries, a protected natural area since today, is an attractive place to appreciate the origin of the ashlar, volcanic stone characteristic of Arequipa.
Ruta Del Sillar

40 min

It allows to know the origin of the ashlar, representative stone of what most of the constructions of the historical center of the city are made.

The impressive stone carvings, the shingles road, where a small pink ashlar canyon is formed, natural area, ideal for taking photos and knowing the most remote origin, this area is completely virgin and protected, and you can not do work to your surroundings.

After that they will return to the city center where they will contrast observing the great ashlar constructions made from ancient times.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Exactly at the fountain with water from the main square located in the middle of the square.

End point

The end of the tour ends two or three blocks from the main Plaza de Armas, this because of the issue that vehicles do not enter the Plaza de Armas.

Pickup points

El Portal de San Lazaro
Leon Park Hostal
Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
Hotel Maison du Soleil
Hotel Benavides
Sol De Arequipa
Hotel Luxus
Hotel Mamatila
San Lazaro Lodging
La Posada de Mia
Hotel Los Tambos Fundador
Hostal Los Balcones De Rivero

and 87 more pickup points

Pick up is done by hotels within the city center, otherwise, the meeting point will be in the main square of Armas. The preferred point would be at the main gate of the Plaza de Armas in the morning shift it would be 8:00 am or in the afternoon shift 2:00 pm.

Using your ticket

Please indicate the complete information and the hotel of the pick-up (it must be within the city, otherwise the meeting point will be in the main square of the city) as soon as you make the purchase to confirm the tour directly with us, in charge of your attention

Wear comfortable clothes, for travel, light shoes for simple walks that very carefully do it normally.

Use sunscreen and mosquito repellent.

For any other indicative regarding the weather, we will be in communication by mail or to our contact telephone numbers.