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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Una experiencia peruana única
Reservé este tour a última hora en el sitio de Viator. Pensamos que el tour era excelente relación calidad-precio. Nos recogieron en nuestro hotel. Estuve en contacto con Ronald a través de whatsup, él es muy organizado y contestado rápidamente. Nuestro guía era Yeferson. Él es conocedor, habla muy buen inglés y entregó la historia con un buen sentido del humor. Yeferson es una delicia absoluta y no podríamos haber deseado una mejor guía. Disfrutamos del viaje en barco a las islas y recomendamos este tour encarecidamente.
A unique Peruvian experience
I booked this tour at the last minute on the Viator site. We thought the tour was excellent value for money. We were picked up at our hotel. I was in contact with Ronald via whatsup, he is very organized and answered quickly. Our guide was Yeferson. He is knowledgeable, speaks very good English and delivered the story with a good sense of humor. Yeferson is an absolute delight and we could not have wished for a better guide. We enjoyed the boat trip to the islands and highly recommend this tour.
Uma experiência peruana única
Reservei esse passeio de última hora no site da Viator. Achamos que o passeio tinha uma excelente relação custo-benefício. Fomos buscados em nosso hotel. Entrei em contato com Ronald via whatsup, ele é muito organizado e respondeu rapidamente. Nosso guia foi Yeferson. Ele é bem informado, fala inglês muito bem e contou a história com um bom senso de humor. Yeferson é absolutamente encantador e não poderíamos ter desejado um guia melhor. Gostamos muito da viagem de barco para as ilhas e recomendamos muito esse passeio.
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Hotel en Chivay era bueno, así como todas las comidas proporcionadas. La cena en Chivay fue divertida con la música y bailes tradicionales. La visita al baño termal fue genial.
Cuidado que no es tan fácil ver volar a los cóndores, solo vimos uno.
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O hotel em Chivay era bom, assim como todas as refeições fornecidas. O jantar em Chivay foi divertido, com música e dança tradicionais. A visita ao banho termal foi ótima.
Cuidado com o fato de que não é tão fácil ver os condores voando, só vimos um.
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