Guided tour of the Sillar route in Arequipa

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About this activity

Explore with us this fabulous tour where we will be able to appreciate the quarry from where the people of Arequipa extracted the most important material in the history of Arequipa and for which it is known as the "WHITE CITY". Enjoy unique views and spectacular walks in the middle of virgin quarries, witness an unparalleled adventure with us, remember that the tour we offer is shared.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–18
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Abelardo Garrafa Quispe

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Youth (11–16 years) · Adults (17–59 years) · Seniors (60–94 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Official Guide English/Spanish
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tickets for places to visit

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Plaza de Yanahuara

20 min Admission included

We will start our experience by visiting one of the emblematic attractions of our city such as the Mirador de Yanahuara, where we can appreciate the whole city and the majestic volcanoes that surround Arequipa, we will know the church San Juan Bautista dating from the 18th century, optional you can taste the delicious traditional dessert ice cheese made with the unique and special recipe.
Ruta Del Sillar

one hour Admission included

After 20 minutes we will arrive at the famous Culebrillas ravine, a virgin quarry not worked by man, which has an exceptional beauty. We will have a 20-minute walk crossing a small canyon which is highly recommended for photographs due to the incredible views. At the end we will see engravings of the first inhabitants who crossed this beautiful place such as the Wari.

Finally, we return to the historic center of Arequipa.
Canteras de Sillar

1 h 30 min Admission included

After 45 minutes we will arrive at the famous Añashuayco Quarries, an emblematic site for the extraction of volcanic rock, widely used in colonial times and today for the construction of the main monuments and homes of Arequipa. We will have a spectacular view of the quarries with walls more than 30 meters high. In this place our official guide will tell us all the history and characteristics of this beautiful place. We will have time for photographs since the locals made spectacular carvings on the ashlar walls. Free time to take personal and/or group photos.