Sillar Route
Trip Description
Explore the Sillar Route and discover the origin of Arequipa’s distinctive building material. We will pick you up at your hotel in the morning and head to the quarries of Añashuayco, located just outside the city.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a complete list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear idea of what to expect and help you make the necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Transport
- Official Guide of Tourism
- Lunch Tickets
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Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement.
Sillar Route
- In the quarries, you will witness the extraction and carving of the sillar, a white volcanic stone that has given Arequipa its nickname White City. Our guide will explain the traditional extraction process and how this material has been used over the centuries to build the city’s impressive colonial buildings.
- We will continue our tour to the quarry of Culebrillas, a magical place where the sillar formations create an almost surreal landscape. Here, we will walk through narrow passages and admire the stone carvings made by local stonemasons. These carvings represent religious and cultural figures, and are a testament to the art and devotion of craftsmen.
- You will have time to explore and take pictures of this stunning landscape before returning to the city. On the way back, we will pass by some of the most picturesque neighborhoods of Arequipa, where you can see how the ashlar has been used in local architecture.
- Finally, we will drop you off at your hotel, completing an educational and fascinating morning on the Ruta del Sillar.