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The Sillar Route and Culebrillas Tour is one of the most interesting cultural excursions from Arequipa, perfect for travelers who want to discover the origin of the volcanic white stone that earned the city its nickname, the White City. During this experience, you will explore the historic quarries where the sillar stone used in much of Arequipa’s architecture is extracted.The tour includes a visit to the impressive Añashuayco Quarry, where skilled stonemasons continue carving large blocks of volcanic stone, as well as the fascinating Culebrillas Quarries, a natural canyon featuring unique geological formations and ancient petroglyphs.This approximately 4-hour tour has an easy difficulty level and combines history, geology, and local culture, making it an excellent option for discovering one of the most important elements of Arequipa’s architectural identity.
Important: A short walk is required inside the Culebrillas Quarries to observe petroglyphs and natural formations. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
From the stoneworkers of Añashuayco to the ravine at Culebrillas.
Reference road to Añashuayco
Orientation map. The last marker locates the destination. Confirm access for your departure.
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At 09:00 hrs, we will pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey to the famous Añashuayco Quarry, one of the main extraction sites of sillar stone in the region. During the visit, you will observe local stonemasons working with traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations.
Next, we will continue to the impressive Culebrillas Quarries, considered virgin quarries and surrounded by spectacular natural scenery. Here, we will take a short walk through a narrow sillar canyon to admire remarkable geological formations and ancient petroglyphs carved into the rock walls.
Throughout the tour, the guide will explain the historical and cultural importance of sillar stone in the architectural development of Arequipa. After the visit, we will return to the city, arriving at approximately 14:00 hrs near the Main Square.
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