Route du Sillar et pétroglyphes de Culebrillas
Description
La Route du Sillar, est une immense carrière de sillar (pierre d'origine volcanique), qui forme des gorges spectaculaires, similaires à celles de Petra en Jordanie, vous pouvez également voir des pétroglyphes et apprécier le mode d'extraction des pierres.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Notre aventure commence par une prise en charge à votre hôtel puis un transfert vers la ville traditionnelle de Yanahuara, très remarquable pour ses arches en pierre de taille, une pierre volcanique blanche typique de l'architecture coloniale d'Arequipa. Ce belvédère offre une vue exceptionnelle sur la ville d'Arequipa. De là, nous pouvons également admirer les trois montagnes enneigées les plus célèbres de la région : Chachani, Pichu Picchu et Misti.
Près de la ville d’Arequipa se trouve l’un des paysages naturels les plus impressionnants que l’on puisse imaginer. C'est un trésor pour le peuple d'Arequipeño d'où est extrait l'emblématique sillar (la pierre volcanique blanche utilisée dans les constructions coloniales d'Arequipa). Les constructeurs expliquent au même endroit leurs techniques de travail et les utilisations de la pierre volcanique.
Après une visite guidée de la zone de carrière et l'observation du travail artisanal de cette pierre, nous continuerons notre visite au ravin serpentin de Culebrillas, situé à 15 minutes de la carrière d'Añashuayco, nous commencerons notre promenade d'environ 20 minutes, Culebrillas C'est une zone impressionnante qui se distingue par ses formations curvilignes pleines de charme et de magie (la promenade est un peu cahoteuse) nous observerons quelques pétroglyphes imprégnés sur les parois du ravin. Nous gravirons une pente pendant environ 5 minutes. À la fin, nous observerons les Apachetas, des monticules de pierre qui représentent une tradition mystique pour les habitants locaux. Nous embarquerons dans la mobilité, le retour dure environ 40 minutes pour rejoindre le centre ville.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
La prise en charge s'effectue uniquement dans le centre historique, si votre hébergement est éloigné, le point de rendez-vous sera à la porte de la cathédrale sur la Plaza de Armas d'Arequipa.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Il n'est pas recommandé aux personnes âgées (dans le canyon de Culebrillas, il y a une randonnée et c'est un peu accidenté)
- La veille, notre personnel vous fera des recommandations.
- Non recommandé aux voyageurs allergiques à la poussière.
Avis(106)
An excellent half day! Our guide, Lady (her name!) was superb. Kept the show on the road and communicated brilliantly. It’s a really interested tour of some amazing natural places and incredible sights. Really good value for money too. Well worth it.
These sites are simply not that exciting. The petroglyphs are very tricky to see and not too impressive (there are a ton of mosquitos on the way). The quarry was interesting but felt like a tourist trap. It was a very long time in the car, longer than all of the sites combined.
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the tour did not meet your expectations. The itinerary, travel times, and recommendations, including bringing insect repellent due to mosquitoes in some areas are provided before the tour so guests know what to expect. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another experience in the future.
Nice experience. I think the coolest part was getting to see the workers working on new sculpture if you get lucky to see them. Well organize and better in afternoon since it’s not as hot.
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted you enjoyed the experience, especially seeing our local artisans at work. We also appreciate your suggestion about visiting in the afternoon and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Arequipa. King regards.
Fantastic tour ! Bit dissapointed with 35 minute wait for pick up! Guide was very good. Only thing I would recommend is slightly longer times at the quarry as it seemed a bit rushed
Thank you very much for your kind review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide made a positive impression. We sincerely apologize for the longer wait during the pickup. As we collect several passengers from different hotels within Arequipa's city center before starting the tour, slight delays can sometimes occur. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you as well for your suggestion regarding the time spent at the quarry. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continuously look for ways to improve our tours while maintaining the overall schedule. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another adventure in Peru!
It is very dusty and does not include much information about the mining process of the sillar itself, instead focusing on statuary made from sillar. The most fun part of the trip was the hike through Culebrillas Canyon (a very narrow ravine with steep walls). It was like an obstacle course.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the hike through Culebrillas Canyon, it is indeed one of the most unique and adventurous parts of the Sillar Route. Regarding the dust, you are absolutely right. Sillar is a natural volcanic stone, and because the quarry is an active extraction site, some dust is naturally present during the visit. This is part of the authentic experience of seeing how this iconic material is worked. We will share your feedback with our team to ensure these explanations are even clearer and more comprehensive for future visitors. Thank you once again for your valuable comments. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving the experience we provide.
Magali was our guide. She did a great job. Be prepared to walk. Could have used more time at the statues/quarry to see all of it. Some of the walk is uphill. Wear closed toe hiking boots or good athletic shoes. Went in June at 9 am slot and it was hot. Sun screen recommended. Mosquitoes at cabrillas are real!! Van ride was good. Definitely a great short day trip!
Thank you so much for your kind review and, most importantly, for choosing and trusting us for your visit to Arequipa. We're delighted to know you had an enjoyable experience and that Magali's guidance made your tour even more special. We also truly appreciate you sharing your recommendations they will certainly be helpful for future travelers. It was a pleasure being part of your journey, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Peru. Safe travels!
Very well run tour. The minibus picked us up at around 6 places in the historic district. It was a bit slow because of traffic. First stop at the look-out point. Then the sillar quarry. Lastly the canyon which was the best of the three. As we are seniors and about double the age of the others, the guide and some of the other travelers had to give a steadying hand through the canyon and up the hill at the end, but it was all good. The petroglyphs were a little lackluster. Altogether a good tour, but not a must-do. The guide worked hard to give us all the information in English and Spanish.
Thank you very much for your kind review and for trusting us with your experience in Arequipa. We are delighted to know you enjoyed the tour and that our guide's bilingual explanations and the support provided throughout the journey made your experience more comfortable. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving. We wish you safe travels and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Peru!
Unique experience to visit the sillar quarry
Quiet and very nice walk, with beautiful landscapes on the way, which allow you to see the volcanoes. In Culebrillas guides are very careful and informative. On the Sillar route, there is a brief explanation and each visitor travels the site on account. Both tours are quite worth it and give a great experience, with very nice photos.
Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você apreciou as belas paisagens ao longo do percurso e a vista dos vulcões. Também nos alegra saber que nossa equipe em Culebrillas foi atenciosa e forneceu informações que enriqueceram sua visita. Team Puriy. Agradecemos por destacar a experiência na Rota do Sillar e por recomendar ambos os passeios. Esperamos ter a oportunidade de recebê-lo novamente em Arequipa para viver novas experiências inesquecíveis.
Great tour to see the highlights without taking up an entire day. Easy communication and coordination. We loved it. Tour guide was knowledgeable and had one of the most accurate english/spanish translations I’ve heard.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it allowed you to experience the highlights of Arequipa in a comfortable timeframe. We truly appreciate your kind words about our communication, coordination, and especially our tour guide's knowledge and translation skills. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to continue providing memorable experiences. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Peru.
