DESCRIPTION:
Your trip to Arequipa wouldn't be complete without visiting its sillar quarries. The tourist route is located in the Cerro Colorado district, 14 kilometers northeast of Arequipa (45 minutes by car). During the journey, you'll not only see how the main architectural material of the 'White City' is worked, but you'll also appreciate impressive natural landscapes. The tour covers a distance of 2,000 meters and allows visitors to explore the Añashuayco, Cortadores, and Culebrillas quarries.
The journey takes around 3 to 4 hours. Although there's no recommended age for participating in the Sillar Route, you should consider that the tour involves continuous walks of up to 40 minutes to explore the quarries. At the Añashuayco quarry, you'll see small sculptures, shields, and many other pieces worked in sillar. You'll also see how large stone blocks are extracted. The experience is complemented by a demonstration of cutting and carving a sillar block. Another stop is Culebrillas, where you'll take a hike through the quebrada and appreciate petroglyphs engraved on the cliffs. We recommend wearing sports clothing, comfortable shoes, and sunglasses for the trekking.
ITINERARY:
Morning Schedule: 9 am / Afternoon Schedule: 2 pm
Hotel Pickup (Historic Center)
- First Stop: Zamacola viewpoint to observe the three volcanoes: Misti, Chachani, and Picchu Picchu.
- Next Stop: The quarries, where the White City was born. We'll enter the quarries and marvel at the immense cliffs worked by human hands.
- Continuing on: We'll visit the VIRGIN QUARRY OF CULEBRILLAS, where we'll take a fascinating hike. Inside Culebrillas, we'll experience a mysterious and unique atmosphere, with petroglyphs that transport us to the life and beliefs of ancient humans, as this is a sacred place with pink walls.
RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING:
- Lightweight clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Sunglasses
- Hat/Cap
- Cash (No credit card payment option available)
Price and Cancellation Policy
- Published prices apply for payments made via bank transfer, Yape, Plin, or cash.
- Payments made with credit or debit cards will incur an additional 5% fee.
- You may reschedule your tour free of charge up to 24 hours before the program begins.
- If you cancel at least 24 hours in advance, we will refund the amount paid (minus the 5% credit/debit card commission).
- After this period, no changes or cancellations will be accepted.
