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Private Tour to The Sillar Route and Historical Center of Arequipa
Arequipa, Peru
$58
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Sillar Route and Historical Center of Arequipa offers an intimate glimpse into the city’s rich heritage, shaped by the volcanic tufo stone. This unique tour immerses you in the artistry and significance of Sillar while exploring breathtaking quarries and canyons.
- 🏷️ Private Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a dedicated guide and private transport throughout your journey.
- 🗺️ Pickup included within the city limits, ensuring a seamless start to your adventure.
- 📖 A knowledgeable guide will share captivating stories about Arequipa's foundation and the historical importance of ashlar.
- 📸 Capture unforgettable moments at hand-extraction quarries, where intricate carvings tell the story of the stonecutters' craft.
- 🌄 Visit the stunning pink ashlar canyon, perfect for photography enthusiasts seeking picturesque landscapes.
- ⏳ The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, providing ample time to appreciate Sillar's impact on the region.
- 🏛️ Explore iconic sites such as the Plaza de Armas and the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, rich in colonial architecture.
- 🌟 Discover Añashuayco, one of Arequipa's 17 quarries, and learn about ancient stone extraction techniques.
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Private Tour to The Sillar Route and Historical Center of Arequipa
Pickup included
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.
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Plaza de ArmasWe can briefly know with the guide the history of the Arequipa Foundation, the construction of the cathedral and its facade.
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Iglesia de la Compania de JesusWe will know the cloisters of the Company, Sillar-based constructions with artistic headdresses of the time.
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Tristan del Pozo (Continental Bank Exhibition Gallery)We will know another of the Sillar constructions printed with colonial art from the city of Arequipa.
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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.
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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.
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
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
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!