The Sillar Route in Arequipa
Why we love it?
The Sillar Route in Arequipa is a four-hour tour that explores the stunning natural and cultural landscapes of the Cerro Colorado District in Peru. Participants will visit the Canteras de Añashuayco, where the unique white volcanic stone known as sillar is quarried, and the picturesque Quebrada de Culebrillas, renowned for its dramatic rock formations. This tour is ideal for those interested in geology, local architecture, and the history of Arequipa, as it provides insight into the region's traditional building materials and techniques. With included transportation and a first aid kit, the experience is designed to be accessible and safe for a wide range of travelers.
Inclusions
- Transportation
- First Aid Kit
- Pick up hotels
Exclusions
- Pay to master cutters
- Drop off hotels
Itinerary
Canteras de Añashuayco
After picking you up from the hotel in the morning, we are going to begin a very special tour: The Silllar Route.
We will take the road towards the district of Cerro Colorado until reach the “Canteras de Añashuayco”, located at the bottom of the Volcano Chachani, next to the River Chili. This place has a wonderful natural, and cultural, landscape. Walking through the master cutters area, we are going to admire handmade art work, such as colonial facades and carvings.
Also, we will visit artisan workshops to learn about the work done with ashlar, and we will see how they work on it with ancestral instruments. You will have the opportunity to purchase local handicraft (optional).
Quebrada de Culebrillas
Continuing with this amazing tour, we are going to visit the “Cantera de Culebrillas”, and we will explore this impressive natural ravine formed by the erosion of the water and wind. The ashlar (sillar) has been used for the constructions of important buildings in the city of Arequipa, declares a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At the end of the tour, we will return to the end point located at the touristic stop on Calle Zela, located next to Santa Catalina Monastery.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- You should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, spending money for personal expenses
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary if they are sitting on their parent's laps
- Pick up from centrally located Arequipa city hotels
- Drop off at the touristic stop on Calle Zela, located next to Santa Catalina Monastery
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
