Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes Discount Tickets

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Overview

The ashlar is the origin of the architecture of the White City and its tourist route is developed in the district of Cerro Colorado. In addition to the natural landscapes of the area, you can observe the process of extraction, styling and megatallado of the ashlar. It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; parking lot; Purchase of handicrafts in sillar and rest areas. The sillar route is managed by the Sillar Cutters Network - Arequipa. It currently comprises a length of 2,000 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quarry of Culebrillas.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Exactly at the fountain with water from the main square located in the middle of the square.

End Point

End point

The end of the tour ends two or three blocks from the main Plaza de Armas, this because of the issue that vehicles do not enter the Plaza de Armas.

Pickup Information

Pick up is done by hotels within the city center, otherwise, the meeting point will be in the main square of Armas. The preferred point would be at the main gate of the Plaza de Armas in the morning shift it would be 8:00 am or in the afternoon shift 2:00 pm.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Canteras de sillar Añashuayco
You can see the murals where the ashlar is carved in an artisanal way, also the routine performed by the workers in the area. You will also know the shingles cannon, a small pink ashlar cannon, formed naturally.
Duration: 50 mins
2. Canteras de Sillar
Las quarries, a protected natural area since today, is an attractive place to appreciate the origin of the ashlar, volcanic stone characteristic of Arequipa.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Ruta Del Sillar
It allows to know the origin of the ashlar, representative stone of what most of the constructions of the historical center of the city are made. The impressive stone carvings, the shingles road, where a small pink ashlar canyon is formed, natural area, ideal for taking photos and knowing the most remote origin, this area is completely virgin and protected, and you can not do work to your surroundings. After that they will return to the city center where they will contrast observing the great ashlar constructions made from ancient times.
Duration: 40 mins

Inclusion

TURISTIC TRANSPORT

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Exclusion

TICKET ENTRANCE 3 DOLLARS

Entrance fees

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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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