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Private Tour to The Sillar Route and Historical Center of Arequipa

Location Arequipa, Peru
$58
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Overview

Knowledge of the city’s foundation and the volcanic tufo stone, ashlar, shapes this unique tour. Delve into the significance of Sillar in Arequipa while visiting quarries and scenic canyons.

  • 🗿 A guide provides insights into the creation and history of Arequipa, particularly regarding ashlar.
  • 📸 An excursion to hand-extraction quarries allows for memorable photos with carvings present.
  • 🌄 Visit the pink ashlar canyon, where stunning photography opportunities await.
  • ⏳ The duration is 4 hours, ensuring an in-depth understanding of Sillar's impact on Arequipa.

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Private Tour to The Sillar Route and Historical Center of Arequipa
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
  • Private Transport
  • Optional tips to Sillar workers and the guide
  • Ticket entrance to the place 10 soles or 4 dollars

Meeting point
Be located on the black bars, on the same line as the main door of the Cathedral. At the time you choose, remember that it is a private tour.
Return details
Be located on the black bars, on the same line as the main door of the Cathedral. At the time you choose, remember that it is a private tour.

  • Plaza de Armas
    We can briefly know with the guide the history of the Arequipa Foundation, the construction of the cathedral and its facade.
  • Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
    We will know the cloisters of the Company, Sillar-based constructions with artistic headdresses of the time.
  • Tristan del Pozo (Continental Bank Exhibition Gallery)
    We will know another of the Sillar constructions printed with colonial art from the city of Arequipa.
  • The quarries of Añashuayco, one of the 17 quarries in the city of Arequipa where the ashlar is still extracted, we will learn from the ancient techniques in addition to some carvings made for the benefit of the same stonecutters and workers of the ashlar. Here the income is paid 5 soles.
  • Here we can see a canyon formed of virgin pink ashlar, tracing the origin as the first quarries of ashlar emerged before being worked. A wonderful road called Culebrillas road due to the snake shape.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Private Tour to The Sillar Route and Historical Center of Arequipa

    Location Arequipa, Peru
    $58
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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