Explore Arequipa’s Sillar Route, uncover ancient petroglyphs, and experience stone carving firsthand. Discover history and artistry in stunning landscapes.
Explore Arequipa’s Sillar Route, uncover ancient petroglyphs, and experience stone carving firsthand. Discover history and artistry in stunning landscapes.
- Plaza de Yanahuara - A brief stop to admire the volcanoes, where an introduction to the tour will be provided. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.
- Canteras de Sillar - A 30-minute journey will bring us to this location, where the intricate carvings and figures made from Sillar can be admired. Learn about the history of this material,…
- Plaza de Yanahuara - A brief stop to admire the volcanoes, where an introduction to the tour will be provided. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.
- Canteras de Sillar - A 30-minute journey will bring us to this location, where the intricate carvings and figures made from Sillar can be admired. Learn about the history of this material, originating from volcanic formations, and witness the craftsmanship of skilled artisans.
- Arequipa - Next, we will explore the Culebrillas Gorge, a stunning canyon that reveals the origin and formation of Sillar. The natural color of this rock and the walk through the canyon offer an exclusive and beautiful landscape to enjoy. The tour concludes with a return to the city center.

- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- General income 10 soles per person
- General income 10 soles per person
On the way to the Sillar Route where you will visit quarries and areas where the ashlar originated, we will visit the Añashuayco Quarry; in the place we can appreciate an immense canyon with skylights that are several meters high, formed by extraction for the formation of the Sillares, you can appreciate a Mega-carving of the Church of the Society of…
On the way to the Sillar Route where you will visit quarries and areas where the ashlar originated, we will visit the Añashuayco Quarry; in the place we can appreciate an immense canyon with skylights that are several meters high, formed by extraction for the formation of the Sillares, you can appreciate a Mega-carving of the Church of the Society of Jesus made by the stonemasons themselves. We can also visit one of them so that they can explain how their daily work is and make us experiment by cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves then we will move to the Quebrada de Culesbrillas, At this point we will do a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon that was formed by the passage of water At the end of the walk we can observe petroglyphs made by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago. Remember that in the beginning we visited the Mirador de Yanahuara.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.