Highlights
- Live an incredible experience traveling the route of the sillar and culebrillas.
- Enjoy typical dishes and local gastronomy during the tour.
- Enjoy nature and all the diversity of tourist attractions.
Description
The tour begins with hotel pick-up between 08:45 am and 09:15 am from accommodations located in downtown Arequipa.
At 09:15 am, we start our journey along the Sillar Route, visiting the Añashuayco Quarry, where you will learn about the extraction process of sillar stone and its importance in the construction of the city. You will also see an impressive canyon of ignimbrite walls and a large-scale carving of the Church of the Society of Jesus.
Next, we head to the Culebrillas Creek, where we take a 20-minute walk through a narrow canyon formed by water erosion. At the end of the walk, you will see ancient petroglyphs from the Wari culture and the traditional apachetas.
Finally, we return to the city of Arequipa.
Includes
Tourist transport
Tour guide
Excludes
Entrance ticket to:
Cantera 5:00 soles
Culebrillas 8:00 soles
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund