SILLAR ROUTE

Half Day Tour

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ACTIVITIES

Route

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DURATION

Half Day

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ALTURA MX.

3,700 mts

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LOCATION

Añashuayco, Arequipa

Introduction

The experience of the Ruta del Sillar 1 day allows us to discover an incredible natural destination located in the white city of Arequipa. Beautiful city that has an impressive distinctive for being at the base of the Misti volcano.

This experience is intended for all people who have an adequate and optimal state of health in the face of the necessary requirement, you can do it individually to be able to meet new people, as a couple or with friends with whom to share emotions and also as a family to live a unforgettable adventure.

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Why book this tour?

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Connect with the nature of the beautiful city of Arequipa.

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Get the beautiful views of the quarries.

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Enjoy the architectural ensemble of the place.

Summary Itinerary

Day 01: Sillar Route

08:00 – 08:30 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Cayma.
08:30 – 11:30 Our first stop is Cayma where we can take incredible photos of its beautiful square. Then we will arrive at the Añashuayco quarry where we will see the beautiful canyon with cliffs where the ashlar is extracted as well as the beautiful carving of the immense church of the company of Jesus. Finally we will arrive at the Culebrillas creek where we will see the large number of apachetas together at the top of the mountains.
11:30 – 12:30 We return to our transport to finally return to the city of Arequipa.
The end point in Arequipa is at the main square.

Detailed Itinerary

This new destination located in the city of Arequipa shows us that the beauty of Peru is undoubtedly infinite because this natural destination is the ideal place to escape from society and enter a space surrounded by flora and fauna. We will be able to see in our trip:

Añashuayco Quarry: It is also called the ashlar quarry, we can find it atnorthwest of the city of Arequipa. Located in a ravine that has an extension of more than 18 kilometers from the foot of the Chachani volcano to one side of the Chili River. Its name of Sillar quarry was given precisely because this is the essential construction material used for many years for religious colonial buildings and mansions in Arequipa. This beautiful place originated millions of years ago, probably in the Middle Pliocene era. Thanks to the frequent activity of the large amounts of lava and volcanic gases that run through the area, it gave rise to this place, which is visited today by hundreds of tourists more frequently.
Culebrillas Ravine: Its peculiar name is given by the serpentine shape of this ravine, which was a shelter for the old inhabitants who moved from the coast to the mountains carrying their products. Since we entered this magical ravine we are transported back in time, since the rock formations on the sides of the road make it seem narrower as we advance and resemble entering the center of the earth. We can also find the presence of apachetas that are rocks superimposed one on another in the form of respect for the mountain.

What's Included?

Included

Detailed briefing: It takes place before the start of the service (The briefing is a complete orientation, explaining everything about the tour. In addition, any questions you may have about it will be clarified).
First level guide:: Professional tour guide specialized in Cultural tourism (English/Spanish).
Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport to visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay.
Entrance tickets: For the Cathedral, Qoricancha and the Partial Tourist Ticket (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay).
Entrance tickets: Entrance ticket to the ashlar quarry.

Not Included

Foods: These can be requested.
Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.