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A hiker walking through a narrow canyon with rocky walls. 1
A person hiking through a narrow canyon with rocky walls. 2
A person standing in front of a large, weathered stone structure with intricate carvings. 3
A person taking a photo of a large rock face with carved figures. 4
A large rock with an engraved emblem and a rugged cliff in the background. 5
By phaway viajes peru

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8.2 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is €12 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • The ashlar is the origin of the architecture of the White City and its tourist route is developed in the district of Cerro Colorado. In addition to the natural landscapes of the area, you can observe the process of extraction, styling and megatallado of the ashlar.

    It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; car park; Purchase of handicrafts in sillar and rest areas.

    The sillar route is managed by the Sillar Cutters Network - Arequipa. It currently comprises a length of 2,000 metres, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quarry of Culebrillas.

Activity location

  • Canteras de sillar Añashuayco
    • 04017, Cerro Colorado, Arequipa, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • C. San Agustín 102
    • 102 Calle San Agustín
    • 04000, Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

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Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€9.52 x 1 Adult€9.52
Paid at activity€2.60
Total
Price is €12.12

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    TURISTIC TRANSPORT
  • Inclusions
    PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
  • Exclusions
    TICKET ENTRANCE 3 DOLLARS
  • Exclusions
    Canteras de sillar Añashuayco

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Canteras de sillar Añashuayco

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
You can see the murals where the ashlar is carved in an artisanal way, also the routine performed by the workers in the area. You will also know the shingles cannon, a small pink ashlar cannon, formed naturally.

Canteras de Sillar

  • 40m
Las quarries, a protected natural area since today, is an attractive place to appreciate the origin of the ashlar, volcanic stone characteristic of Arequipa.

Ruta Del Sillar

  • 40m
It allows to know the origin of the ashlar, representative stone of what most of the constructions of the historical centre of the city are made. The impressive stone carvings, the shingles road, where a small pink ashlar canyon is formed, natural area, ideal for taking photos and knowing the most remote origin, this area is completely virgin and protected, and you can not do work to your surroundings. After that they will return to the city centre where they will contrast observing the great ashlar constructions made from ancient times.

Location

Activity location

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    Canteras de sillar Añashuayco
    • 04017, Cerro Colorado, Arequipa, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    C. San Agustín 102
    • 102 Calle San Agustín
    • 04000, Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

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