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Learn about the ancient work of stone masons and explore a ravine formed by the flow of water on this excursion to the Culebrillas Canyon from Arequipa.

Highlights

• Learn about the millenary work of ashlar stone stonemasons
• Observe petroglyphs made by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago.
• Route of the sillar in Arequipa

Description

Itinerary The excursion will begin with a pick-up at the coordinated point in Arequipa at the time of your choice. From there, we will take the Uchumayo road until we reach the sillar stone quarries, where we will take a guided tour to learn about the work of the stonemasons, a trade that has been active since ancient times. The stones in this area have the peculiarity that they can only be worked by hand, otherwise they would break. The work of the stonemasons consists of carving the stone to form the sillar that will then be used in the constructions so typical of this area of Peru. Did you know that this material comes from the lava of the volcanoes that surround Arequipa? Afterwards, we will walk for half an hour to our next destination, the Culebrillas canyon, a ravine formed by nature itself and the passage of water. Here we will take a hiking route between its rocky walls between 15 and 20 meters high and you will be able to take some great photos. We will also be able to see the ancient petroglyphs, rock symbols engraved in the rock whose meaning is a mystery. After a four-hour excursion, we will return to the center of Arequipa. The excursion will end near the Plaza de Armas.

Includes

Transportation by bus or minibus, depending on the size of the group. The activity is carried out with a guide who speaks Spanish and English.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund