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Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes

Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes

By VIAJES POR PERU
8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$15 per adult
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  • 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

  • Plaza de Armas
    • 04001, Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

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Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 14:00
Price details
S$14.52 x 1 AdultS$14.52
Total
Price is S$14.52

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTURISTIC TRANSPORT
  • What's includedWhat's includedPROFESSIONAL GUIDE
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTICKET ENTRANCE 3 DOLLARS

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

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

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlaza de Armas
    • 04001, Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

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