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Sillar Route in Arequipa and viewpoint of the Volcanoes
Arequipa, Peru
From 3 hours to 4 hours
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What You Will Do
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; parking lot; 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 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quarry of Culebrillas.
It has the necessary infrastructure and tourist services such as interpretation workshops, with the presence of sillar cutters; information panel areas; tourist signage; parking lot; 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 meters, covering the quarries in operation of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the virgin quarry of Culebrillas.
What's Included?
- TURISTIC TRANSPORT
- PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
What's Not Included?
- TICKET ENTRANCE 3 DOLLARS
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Canteras de sillar Añashuayco
50 minutes
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.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: VIAJES POR PERU.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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