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Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs
Sillar Route
Sillar Route
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs
Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs

Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs

By Puriy Perú Expeditions
8.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$28 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The Route of the Sillar, is an immense quarry of sillar (stone of volcanic origin), that forms spectacular gorges, similar to those of Petra in Jordan, you can also see petroglyphs and appreciate the way of extraction of the stones.

Activity location

  • Yanahuara
    • Suburb of Arequipa ,
    • 04013, Arequipa, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Yanahuara
    • Suburb of Arequipa ,
    • 04013, Arequipa, Peru

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Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$27.89 x 1 AdultAU$27.89

Total
Price is AU$27.89

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedgroup tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Culebrillas S/5.00
  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to Añashuayco S/5.00
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtra expenses.

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is not recommended for older adults (in the Culebrillas canyon there is a hike and it is a bit rugged)
  • One day before, our staff will provide you with recommendations.

Activity itinerary

Yanahuara
  • 20m
Our adventure begins with pickup at your hotel and then transfer to the traditional town of Yanahuara, very notable for its ashlar arches, a white volcanic stone typical of colonial architecture in Arequipa. This viewpoint provides an exceptional view of the city of Arequipa. Likewise, from there we can admire the three most famous snow-capped mountains in the region: Chachani, Pichu Picchu and Misti.
Canteras de Sillar
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Near the city of Arequipa is one of the most impressive natural landscapes you can imagine. It is a treasure for the Arequipeño people from where the iconic sillar (the white volcanic stone used in the colonial constructions of Arequipa) is extracted. The builders explain their work techniques and the uses of volcanic stone in the same place.
Quebrada de Culebrillas
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
After a guided tour of the quarry area and observing the artisanal work of this stone, we will continue our visit to the serpentine ravine of Culebrillas, located 15 minutes from the Añashuayco quarry, we will begin our walk of about 20 minutes, Culebrillas It is an impressive area that stands out for its curvilinear formations full of charm and magic (the walk is a bit bumpy) we will observe some petroglyphs impregnated on the walls of the ravine. We will climb a slope for about 5 minutes. At the end we will observe the Apachetas, stone mounds that represent a mystical tradition for the local residents. We will embark on mobility, the return takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the city centre.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESYanahuara
    • Suburb of Arequipa ,
    • 04013, Arequipa, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEYanahuara
    • Suburb of Arequipa ,
    • 04013, Arequipa, Peru

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