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08:40-09:00
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Duration in days
08:40-14:00
Duration in hours
Ruta de Sillar + Culebrillas tour
$ 18.00
Experience the traditional art of sillar stone carving on the Ruta de Sillar and Culebrillas tour. Discover how Arequipa’s iconic white buildings are made and explore historic quarries in a half-day tour.
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Ruta de Sillar + Culebrillas tour trip details
Ruta de Sillar + Culebrillas tour itinerary
08:40 – 09:00 AM: Pick-up from hotels in Arequipa
We will pick you up from your hotel in the center of Arequipa to start the Ruta de Sillar tour.
09:10 AM: Start of the Ruta de Sillar
Our first stop is the Yanahuara viewpoint, where we’ll stay for about 30 minutes to enjoy the panoramic view of Arequipa and the volcanoes.
Visit to Añashuayco Quarry
After about a 45-minute drive, we arrive at the Añashuayco Quarry. Here, you can see a giant stone carving of the Church of the Compañía de Jesús, made by the local stonecutters. You’ll also have the chance to meet some of them, learn about their daily work, and even try cutting one of the volcanic stone blocks yourself.
Visit to Culebrillas Canyon
Next, we continue for about 30 minutes to reach Culebrillas Canyon. We’ll take a 20-minute walk inside this small canyon, where the walls become higher as you go deeper.
Apachetas and return to Arequipa
Before returning to the city, we’ll see the Apachetas. These are small piles of stones placed as offerings to nature and symbols of good luck. This gives the place a unique and mystical atmosphere before heading back to Arequipa. We’ll drop you off close to Plaza de Armas in Arequipa around 14:00 PM
Note: The itinerary is subject to change. Times are approximate and may vary.