Arequipa: Route of the Sillar and Petroglyphs of Culebrillas

Explore the quarries and areas where the sillar stone was extracted, admire a vast canyon with cliffs and petroglyphs created by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago.
The Sillar Route is located northeast of the city of Arequipa and begins at the Añashuayco Quarries, located in the district of Cerro Colorado. With a current extension of 2 kilometers, it crosses the quarries of Añashuayco, Cortadores and the Virgen de Culebrillas quarry. This tour is a unique experience where artisans show the traditional techniques of ashlar extraction. This work has been recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation, playing a crucial role in the local architecture.

ITINERARY:

• Pick up at the hotel in Arequipa:
We start the tour by picking you up at your hotel in Arequipa.

• Drive to the Sillar Quarries:
We will drive towards Uchumayo and arrive at the sillar stone quarries to begin the guided tour.

• Exploration of the quarries:
We will get to know the ancient art of the artisans and learn about the origin and extraction of the ashlar stone.

• Visit to the Culebrillas Canyon:
We will walk until we reach the Culebrillas Canyon, which has been shaped by the passage of water over time.

• Additional exploration:
We will have the opportunity to take pictures and observe the petroglyphs found in the area.

• Return to Arequipa:
At the end of the tour, we will return to downtown Arequipa to conclude our experience.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.