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Day tour

Sillar Route

A trip of about 4 hours to the source of Arequipa's white stone: the Chilina Lookout, the sillar quarries of Añashuaco, and the petroglyphs of Culebrillas. Very easy, ideal for a half day in the city.

About 4 hoursHotel pickupDepartures at 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.Very easy, 20-minute walk
DurationAbout 4 hours
PickupYour hotel in Arequipa
Altitude2,335 m
FormatShared or private

Highlights

What you’ll experience

  • Chilina LookoutViews of the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.
  • Añashuaco quarriesYou see how sillar, the white volcanic stone, is extracted and carved by hand.
  • Replica of La CompañíaA mini replica of the church facade, carved in sillar.
  • CulebrillasA 20-minute walk between walls with pre-Hispanic petroglyphs.

Itinerary

Day by day

The tour ends at your hotel or the meeting point, about 4 hours after departure.

Day1

Chilina, Añashuaco and Culebrillas

We pick you up at your hotel in Arequipa at 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. and take you to the Chilina Lookout, with panoramic views of the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes. Then you visit the Añashuaco quarries, where sillar, the white volcanic stone of Arequipa's architecture, comes from: you see the handcrafted carving and a mini replica of the facade of the Church of La Compañía de Jesús, carved in sillar.

Next you head to the Culebrillas sector and walk about 20 minutes to see petroglyphs carved into the rock walls by pre-Hispanic cultures of the area. At the end, you return to your hotel or the meeting point.

✓Included

  • Hotel pickup in Arequipa.
  • Transportation during the tour.
  • Return to your hotel or the meeting point.

✕Not included

  • Tips.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Meals not mentioned.

Frequently asked questions

About Sillar Route

What is sillar?+

It is the white volcanic stone used to build much of Arequipa. At Añashuaco you see how it is extracted and carved.

What time does it leave and how long does it last?+

Departures are at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. It lasts about 4 hours.

Is it difficult?+

It is very easy (1 out of 5), with a light walk of about 20 minutes at Culebrillas.

Is it a private or group tour?+

It is available as a shared service and as a private service.

What is the cancellation policy?+

Cancellations made 45 days or more in advance receive a 70% refund; between 30 and 44 days, 50%; with fewer than 30 days or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

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