Guided tour of the Sillar route in Arequipa
Description
Explore with us this fabulous tour where we will be able to appreciate the quarry from where the people of Arequipa extracted the most important material in the history of Arequipa and for which it is known as the "WHITE CITY". Enjoy unique views and spectacular walks in the middle of virgin quarries, witness an unparalleled adventure with us, remember that the tour we offer is shared.
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Itinerary
We will start our experience by visiting one of the emblematic attractions of our city such as the Mirador de Yanahuara, where we can appreciate the whole city and the majestic volcanoes that surround Arequipa, we will know the church San Juan Bautista dating from the 18th century, optional you can taste the delicious traditional dessert ice cheese made with the unique and special recipe.
After 20 minutes we will arrive at the famous Culebrillas ravine, a virgin quarry not worked by man, which has an exceptional beauty. We will have a 20-minute walk crossing a small canyon which is highly recommended for photographs due to the incredible views. At the end we will see engravings of the first inhabitants who crossed this beautiful place such as the Wari. Finally, we return to the historic center of Arequipa.
After 45 minutes we will arrive at the famous Añashuayco Quarries, an emblematic site for the extraction of volcanic rock, widely used in colonial times and today for the construction of the main monuments and homes of Arequipa. We will have a spectacular view of the quarries with walls more than 30 meters high. In this place our official guide will tell us all the history and characteristics of this beautiful place. We will have time for photographs since the locals made spectacular carvings on the ashlar walls. Free time to take personal and/or group photos.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will stop by the hotel reception asking for passengers, or we will meet one block behind the Arequipa Cathedral.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
The meeting time and place were changed at the last minute, luckily I still made it nearly on time but the chaos to start was only the beginning. Guide never introduced himself or the driver so I had no idea what his name was. The tour was overbooked (guide completely unaware despite having a full passenger list) so the last young girl that was picked up had to sit in the front between the driver and guide. At nearly every stop the guide almost left people behind. The guide was adamant that my entry fees were not included even though I showed him my booking. He was not very nice or accommodating in this along with another person who had the same issue from a different booking company. Although I had to pay the entry fee for the second stop the guide eventually spoke to his office and realized that both of us were supposed to be covered and refunded the money we paid. And to top it off the van overheated on the drive back and we were stuck on the side of the road for 45 minutes waiting for it to cool down. And outside of the logistics, I honestly didn’t think this was a “must see” place in the area, just a bunch of random stone statues in a quarry was not at all what I was expecting and would tell others it’s not worth the journey, nothing exciting to see.
Good evening, We are taking action against the guide and the driver regarding their behaviour. We deeply regret the incident and are very grateful for your feedback, which helps us to improve.
Alexandra is a great guide! I took 2 tours with her: the sillar route and a tour in Arequipa + monastery of Santa Catalina. Both tours were amazing!
Great value. First a trip to a viewpoint to the 3 volcanoes. Then a drive to where they make the silliar stones - the querry. After that a small hike of 1 km through a Canyon. 4 hours well spend with our guide Alexandra og driver diego.
"Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guides and organization were to your liking. ¡ We look forward to seeing you again on another adventure!" :)
Alexandra did a great job. Van had 17 pp and she is fluent in English and Spanish. Very interesting tour. Walking through the canyons to see the petroglyphs was amazing! Steep climb up a random side of hill but we did it! 68 and 64 yo. Have fun!
"Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guides and organization were to your liking. ¡ We look forward to seeing you again on another adventure!".
