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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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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Recorrido muy completo y bien organizado
Visitar estas islas es una experiencia que vale la pena. El guía no sllevó en lancha hasta las islas Uros, donde pudimos conversar con las familias locales y luego dar un paseo en los típicos barcos elaborados con juncos.
Despues continuamos el recorrido por el lago Titicaca hasta Taquile. Allí nos recibieron con música y danzas típicas en un pequeño mercado artesanal. Luego almorzamos y mientras comíamos, el guía nos contó detalles sobre la historia y la cultura del lugar.
Yo elegí hacerlo en lancha rápida, lo cual recomiendo totalmente. Se pueden dejar las pertenencias en la lancha ya ques es la misma embarcación la que acompaña todo el recorrido.
La excursión tenía recojo y devuelta al hotel, así que, en resúmen, un recorrido muy completo y bien organizado ideal para conocer la vida y tradiciones en el lago.
Very complete and well organized tour
Visiting these islands is a worthwhile experience. The guide took us by boat to the Uros islands, where we could talk with local families and then take a ride on the typical boats made of reeds.
Then we continued the tour of Lake Titicaca to Taquile. There we were welcomed with music and typical dances in a small handicraft market. Then we had lunch and while we ate, the guide told us details about the history and culture of the place.
I chose to do it by speedboat, which I highly recommend. You can leave your belongings in the boat since it is the same boat that accompanies you throughout the tour.
The excursion had pick up and drop off at the hotel, so, in short, a very complete and well organized tour, ideal to learn about life and traditions in the lake.
Passeio muito completo e bem organizado
A visita a essas ilhas é uma experiência que vale a pena. O guia nos levou de barco até as Ilhas Uros, onde pudemos conversar com as famílias locais e depois fazer um passeio nos típicos barcos de junco.
Em seguida, continuamos nossa viagem pelo Lago Titicaca até Taquile. Lá, fomos recebidos com música e danças típicas em um pequeno mercado de artesanato. Em seguida, almoçamos e, enquanto comíamos, o guia nos contou detalhes sobre a história e a cultura do lugar.
Optei por fazer o passeio de lancha, o que recomendo muito. Você pode deixar seus pertences na lancha, pois é a mesma lancha que o acompanha durante todo o trajeto.
A excursão tinha embarque e desembarque no hotel, portanto, em resumo, um passeio muito completo e bem organizado, ideal para conhecer a vida e as tradições do lago.
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