Sillar Route e Culebrillas Petroglyphs
Descrizione
La Route of the Sillar, è un'immensa cava di sillar (pietra di origine vulcanica), che forma spettacolari gole, simili a quelle di Petra in Giordania, è anche possibile vedere i petroglifi e apprezzare il modo di estrazione delle pietre.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
La nostra avventura inizia con il ritiro in hotel e poi il trasferimento nella tradizionale città di Yanahuara, molto nota per i suoi archi bugnati, una pietra vulcanica bianca tipica dell'architettura coloniale di Arequipa. Questo punto di vista offre una vista eccezionale sulla città di Arequipa. Allo stesso modo, da lì possiamo ammirare le tre montagne innevate più famose della regione: Chachani, Pichu Picchu e Misti.
Vicino alla città di Arequipa si trova uno dei paesaggi naturali più impressionanti che si possano immaginare. È un tesoro per il popolo di Arequipeño da dove viene estratto l'iconico sillar (la pietra vulcanica bianca utilizzata nelle costruzioni coloniali di Arequipa). Nello stesso luogo i costruttori spiegano le loro tecniche di lavoro e gli usi della pietra vulcanica.
Dopo una visita guidata alla zona della cava e osservando il lavoro artigianale di questa pietra, continueremo la nostra visita al burrone serpentino di Culebrillas, situato a 15 minuti dalla cava di Añashuayco, inizieremo la nostra passeggiata di circa 20 minuti, Culebrillas È una zona impressionante che si distingue per le sue formazioni curvilinee piene di fascino e magia (la passeggiata è un po' accidentata) osserveremo alcuni petroglifi impregnati sulle pareti del burrone. Saliremo un pendio per circa 5 minuti Alla fine osserveremo gli Apachetas, tumuli di pietra che rappresentano una tradizione mistica per i residenti locali. Ci imbarcheremo in mobilità, il ritorno impiega circa 40 minuti per raggiungere il centro città.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Il ritiro è solo nel Centro Storico, se il tuo alloggio è lontano il punto d'incontro sarà alla porta della cattedrale in Plaza de Armas di Arequipa.
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Non è raccomandato agli anziani (nel canyon di Culebrillas c'è un'escursione ed è un po' accidentato)
- Un giorno prima, il nostro staff vi fornirà consigli.
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori allergici alla polvere.
Recensioni(107)
Very interesting background to Arequipa Sillar use including recent decisions to protect the historical workers links to the quarry. It is closer to the city than I expected with the drive through the city margins.
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.
