Ruta del Sillar Tour is a half-day guided trip from Arequipa to the quarries. You’ll witness the ancestral process of extraction of blocks and the carving of the ashlar.
Arequipa has the nickname of the “White City” for its beautiful white structures made of “sillar”, a white volcanic rock present in the region.
Arequipa is famous for its statuesque white buildings in the colonial area of the city that give it the moniker ‘The White City of Arequipa‘. While most visitors concentrate their time there, few realise that you can see where these big, white stones come from by visiting La Ruta del Sillar, or The Sillar Route, on the outskirts of the city.
Your Tour Features
Tour Type Private
Tour Duration 4 hours
Pick-up time 9:00 AM
Drop-off time 1:00 PM
Pickup at Hotel
Entry tickets Included
Guide English Speaker
Transport Private
What You’ll Do
You’ll explore with your English speaking tour guide on an exciting and informative way the rich history and stunning architecture of the Peruvian white city.
You’ll discover the following wonders of this beautiful city: Carmen Alto and Yanahuara lookout, Main Square, Cathedral, La Compañía de Jesus, Santa Catalina Monastery, Museum of the Andean Sanctuaries.
With convenient pickup service, inclusive admission tickets, this will guarantee a memorable experience.
Your Tour Itinerary
9:00 am – Pick-up at Hotel
Your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa.
The tour begins from the historic center towards Canteras. On the way, you will learn about the constructions made from the volcanic rock: Sillar. provided by our professional bilingual guide.
Your first stop will be at the Zamacola viewpoint. Here you’ll be able to see a different-angled view and get 360º panoramic photos of 3 volcanoes that surround the city such as Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu.
10:30 am – Sillar Quarry
From this place the journey continues to the quarries – the place where the white city originated. You will enter the quarries where you’ll observe the immense man-made stones.
After that, you’ll have a unique experience observing ashlar extraction that still uses an ancestral technique that is still preserved.
Continuing with the tour, you will board the private transport to visit the Cantera Vírgen de Culebrillas. Inside, you will feel a mysterious and unique environment where you can see the presence of petroglyphs that will transfer you to the life and beliefs of the ancient culture. Then you will see and learn about the apachetas (stone pyramids), and will be able to recreate your own one!
After walking through the sacred site, you will board the bus to return to the city center.
1:00 pm – Drop-off at your hotel
Arrive back to Arequipa.
Included:
- Pick-up at your hotel hotel
- Private transportation
- English speaking tour guide
- Entry tickets
- Drop-off at hotel
Excluded:
- Gratuities
- Bottled water, snacks
- Extra expenses
What to bring:
- Hat, cap
- Local currency cash
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
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