Excursion to the Sillar Route with Walk in Culebrillas
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Here are the sillar quarries that paint the city of Arequipa white. Although the area is known for working here with the raw material of the architecture of the White City, volcanic stone, it also brings together some of the most beautiful and impressive natural landscapes in the area. By following the Ruta del Sillar you can observe the process of extraction, carving and mega carving of sillar, a white stone that predominates in the traditional architecture of the city of Arequipa. This route has the necessary infrastructure and quality tourist services to consider it among the main attractions of the region. Among the main activities that can be carried out in the place are the interpretation workshops, with the presence of ashlar cutters.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- professional guide
What's not
- Ticket and entrance to the place 12 soles per person.
Itinerary
We will make a stop in a square or main point as an introduction to appreciate the volcanoes and the Arequipeña countryside, after a short time we will head towards the Ruta del Sillar where the main attractions are.
In Cerro Colorado are the ashlar quarries that paint the city of Arequipa white. Although the area is known because the raw material for the architecture of the White City, volcanic stone, is worked here, it also brings together some of the most beautiful and imposing natural landscapes in the area. Here you will learn about the extraction process. In addition to appreciating the various carvings. By following the Sillar Route you can observe the process of extraction, carving and mega carving of the sillar, a white stone that predominates in the traditional architecture of the city of Arequipa. This route has the necessary infrastructure and quality tourist services to consider it among the main attractions of the region. Here at this point is where all the artistic works based on Ashlar that have been made to this day are known. The mobility journey is approximately 30 minutes to reach the main point and the same time for the return.
A naturally formed Canyon composed of Pink Ashlar, an authentic creation of nature where we will walk with great care to visit the origin of the formation of the ashlar. To get to the point we will take a trip of approximately 30 minutes on the way and 30 minutes on the return from the Canteras de Añashuayco. Additionally, the walk into the ravine lasts approximately 25 minutes, along the way we will have impressive views of the pink ashlar.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 26 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4Worthwhile excursion
It was a worthwhile excursion - very good value for the price & it was very interesting to see the quarry & to do the canyon walk. Disappointed though that we did not see any cutting or carving actually happening when we were there. I think it should also be highlighted that GOOD MOBILITY is needed for the walk. There are some big steps & rocks to navigate, and a steep ramp at the end to exit the walk.
3Sillar route good and bad
Mixup in pickup location. They sent wrong address and communication did not resolve. Eventually we got to correct spot. Van was a stifling oven. Still interesting especially the walk through slot canyon
3Interesting place to visit
The place was nice but I feel the tour guide was a bit in a rush. Also, I asked for English tour and they had to arrange someone else last minute. Make sure to contact them before your tour. Other tours, the agency contacted me.
3Sillar Route & Culebrillas Walk
Took the afternoon session. Went to the stated pickup place which was a closed tour office. 15 mins before the start time received WhatsApp from the tour provider asked to meet at another place. Then received another unknown person WhatsApp message to meet at a different place. WhatsApp the tour provider what’s happening, didn’t reply in time. Met with the unknown person who had our names on her list. She stated that we were changed to another tour provider. Despite of the pick up confusion, nice walk in Culebrillas, reminded me of Antelopes in USA.
4Good value for money
Saw something unique to the region. Not mind blowing but interesting. Bus was air conditioned, modern and comfortable. Guide and driver highly professional.
5Excellent trip to the Sillar Route with Arequipa Explorer
I really liked this place, it is a different and unique place in all the cities of Peru, the guide really made us enjoy this tour by showing us and telling us the history, the work of the people who own this place, really if you like the culture and a little walk in the sun, I recommend this place
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This point is the tourist service office, here we will meet 10 minutes before the start of the Tour, approaching us with our name. From here we will probably walk towards the transportation service, which is located a few blocks from the central square.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- AREQUIPA EXPLORER
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Arequipa
- Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 15 hop-on hop-off we list in Arequipa.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 15.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Arequipa
Arequipa, in southern Peru, is a white-stone colonial city beneath the cone of El Misti volcano, close to the deep Colca Canyon.
Arequipa lies at about 2,300 metres in the dry southern Andes, with the cone of El Misti volcano rising above it and Chachani and Pichu Pichu on either side. Its centre is built from sillar, a light volcanic stone that has earned it the name of the White City. The Plaza de Armas has arcades, palms and the cathedral, whose façade stretches the full length of one side.
Top-ranked sights in Arequipa: Colca Canyon, Plaza de Armas, Historic Centre of Arequipa.
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