Sillar Route Tour (½ Day)
Sillar Route Tour (½ Day)
Learn about the origin and charm of sillar, the emblematic volcanic stone that gives Arequipa its identity. Witness the whole process of extraction and carving, carried out with traditional techniques and great artisan detail.
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Opciones del Tour
What’s Included:
- Comfortable and safe tourist transportation throughout the tour.
- Bilingual Official Tourist Guide (Spanish / English), specialized in the area.
- Entrance to the Añashuayco Quarries, cradle of the emblematic Arequipa sillar stone.
- Entrance to Culebrillas Canyon, with interpretative hike and petroglyphs.
- Permanent assistance before and during the tour for a worry-free experience.
What’s not included:
- Services, consumptions or expenses not specified in the program.
This adventure begins with pick up from your hotel in downtown Arequipa. Our first stop will be the Mirador de Yanahuara, from where we will enjoy a privileged panoramic view of Arequipa and the Misti, Chachani and Pichupichu volcanoes. We will visit the emblematic arches of sillar, the white volcanic stone that characterizes the colonial architecture of the White City.
We continue to the Añashuayco Quarry, where the iconic sillar stone is extracted. Still in activity, this impressive canyon of white walls up to 30 meters high will allow us to know closely the carving process, while the master builders explain the techniques and traditional uses of this stone.
Then we will visit the Quebrada de Culebrillas, an ancient quarry now inactive. We will take a light hike of approximately 20 minutes through this narrow canyon, where we will observe mysterious petroglyphs engraved on its walls.
On the way back to the city, we will appreciate the apachetas, stone mounds located along the ancient Inca Trail, considered ancestral offerings that envelop the place in a unique mystical and cultural atmosphere.
Recommendations:
- Light and comfortable clothing, ideal for the climate of the area.
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent and hat or cap for adequate protection.
- Water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Cash for personal expenses or optional purchases.
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Gran recorrido por las islas
Nos encontramos rápidamente en el aeropuerto por nuestro conductor, Wilson, que hizo que el traslado fuera tan suave como hubiéramos podido esperar. No solo era un gran conductor, compartió mucha información con nosotros sobre el área de Puno. También agradecí el contacto a través de Whatsapp porque había un fallo con el día de recogida correcto. La persona de contacto Titicaca hizo el ajuste y también se registró con nosotros antes de nuestra llegada. Esta empresa tuvo un precio competitivo y prestó un servicio excepcional.
Grand tour of the islands
We were met promptly at the airport by our driver, Wilson, who made the transfer as smooth as we could have hoped for. Not only was he a great driver, he shared a lot of information with us about the Puno area. I also appreciated the contact via Whatsapp because there was a glitch with the correct pick up day. The Titicaca contact person made the adjustment and also checked in with us prior to our arrival. This company was competitively priced and provided exceptional service.
Grande passeio pelas ilhas
Fomos recebidos prontamente no aeroporto pelo nosso motorista, Wilson, que fez o traslado da maneira mais tranquila que poderíamos esperar. Além de ser um ótimo motorista, ele compartilhou conosco muitas informações sobre a região de Puno. Também gostei do contato via Whatsapp, pois houve um problema com o dia correto do embarque. A pessoa de contato da Titicaca fez o ajuste e também se informou conosco antes de nossa chegada. A empresa teve um preço competitivo e prestou um serviço excepcional.
Tour bien organizado desde y hacia el hotel
Todo el recorrido se organizó muy bien. Me dieron el guía de habla inglesa Juan en Bolivia que era de ascendencia Aymara y estaba bien versado en cultura local, historia y rituales, tradiciones y hierbas locales. Toda mi visita a la Isla del sol y a la iglesia de Copacabana fue impecable. Aprecio enormemente cómo se organizó el recorrido sin problemas desde la recogida del hotel hasta todo y la entrega a mi hotel. Este fue mi primer viaje en solitario y me lo hicieron muy cómodo.
Well organized tour to and from the hotel
The whole tour was very well organized. I was given the English speaking guide Juan in Bolivia who was of Aymara descent and was well versed in local culture, history and rituals, traditions and local herbs. My entire visit to Isla del sol and the Copacabana church was flawless. I greatly appreciated how the tour was organized seamlessly from hotel pick up to everything and delivery to my hotel. This was my first solo trip and they made it very comfortable for me.
Passeio bem organizado de e para o hotel
Todo o tour foi muito bem organizado. Na Bolívia, recebi o guia de língua inglesa Juan, que era descendente de aimarás e conhecia bem a cultura, a história, os rituais, as tradições e as ervas locais. Toda a minha visita à Isla del Sol e à igreja de Copacabana foi impecável. Apreciei muito a facilidade com que a excursão foi organizada, desde a coleta no hotel até tudo e a entrega no meu hotel. Essa foi minha primeira viagem solo e eles a tornaram muito confortável.
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