Sillar Route and Culebrillas Petroglyphs


4 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

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.

Inclusions

  • Certified Guide
  • group tour
  • Entry/Admission - Canteras de Sillar
  • Entry/Admission - Quebrada de Culebrillas

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Canteras de Sillar, Quebrada de Anashuayco, Arequipa Peru

Our first visit will be the quarry called Añashuayco. Being still in full operation, it has become a huge canyon with white walls about 30 meters high. The alarifes explain in the same place their work techniques and the uses of volcanic stone.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Quebrada de Culebrillas, J835+J2M, Cerro Colorado 04400, Peru

the Quebrada de Culebrillas, quarry of sillar that is not yet in operation. In a 20-minute walk, we will observe some petroglyphs impregnated on the walls of the creek. On returning to the city we will observe the Apachetas, stone mounds that represent a mystical tradition for the locals.

Duration: 35 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Andrea_M
September 2023

We enjoyed seeing and learning about the sillar, seeing the petroglyphs and then seeing the wonderful carvings.

Christoph_E
September 2022

We booked a private tour, but were picked up with an already full mini bus. The whole tour was a Spanish tour, while we booked an English one. The guide was taking us aside at each stop to give as a translation in English. The quarry itself was underwhelming to be honest. The last stop was a litt...

familytraveler_se
October 2023

The statues were cool, but not amazing. The guide was good and the views were absolutely stunning. The best part was the walk through the canyon, very pretty views and good photo opportunities.

Omar R
October 2023

The tour was fun and instructive. Mile, our tour guide had a lot of knowledge and made it fun. The tour lasted just the right amount of time to experience the Sillar while also visiting the Mirador de Yanahuara, and then to have a free afternoon to continue experiencing Arequipa. Totally recomended!

Trip641510
August 2023

Our guide Franco did a great job explaining everything! Even though we were the only non-Spanish speaking in the group. Really good value for money!

Flyaway2day5019
June 2023

Miguel/Michael/Mike is a very congenial host. He translated everything into English and Spanish. I was looking forward to the Petroglyph part of the tour. The picture on TripAdvisor is the only "petroglyph" there. All else were carvings of animals, a Nativity scene and more. Families come here ...

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