Private Tour to The Sillar Route and Historical Center of Arequipa Discount Tickets

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Overview

This tour is unique because you can get to know the center of the city, you will be informed of its creation, the guide will give details of its foundation and how is the beginning of the city in relation to the ashlar, this stone originating from volcanic tufo. After that we will have an excursion to the same quarries where they extract by hand and there are some carvings so they can have the photos of the memory. After that we will visit the shingles canyon, of pink ashlar, virgin ashlar cannon where many good photos can also be taken. The duration is 4 hours and you can really know the importance of Sillar in Arequipa and how it has marked the history of the city of Arequipa.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Be located on the black bars, on the same line as the main door of the Cathedral. At the time you choose, remember that it is a private tour.

Pickup Information

You must indicate the name of the hotel and it must be close to the Historic Center of Arequipa. In case you are not within the city center, the meeting point will be at the Main Plaza de Armas. At the Main Door of the Cathedral.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Plaza de Armas
We can briefly know with the guide the history of the Arequipa Foundation, the construction of the cathedral and its facade.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
We will know the cloisters of the Company, Sillar-based constructions with artistic headdresses of the time.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Tristan del Pozo (Continental Bank Exhibition Gallery)
We will know another of the Sillar constructions printed with colonial art from the city of Arequipa.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Canteras de sillar Añashuayco
The quarries of Añashuayco, one of the 17 quarries in the city of Arequipa where the ashlar is still extracted, we will learn from the ancient techniques in addition to some carvings made for the benefit of the same stonecutters and workers of the ashlar. Here the income is paid 5 soles.
Duration: 45 mins
5. Uchumayo
Here we can see a canyon formed of virgin pink ashlar, tracing the origin as the first quarries of ashlar emerged before being worked. A wonderful road called Culebrillas road due to the snake shape.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Private Transport

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Exclusion

Ticket entrance to the place 10 soles or 4 dollars

Optional tips to Sillar workers and the guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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