Very close to Arequipa it is possible to find a natural and at the same time cultural destination. Cultural because you can appreciate the artistic capacity of the Arequipa sculptors, who work with the ashlar obtained from these quarries. Also near this quarry, we will visit the Culebrillas ravine, where you can see hieroglyphics from thousands of years ago. The tour of these places is done at a comfortable time and ends right at lunch time. The tour only lasts 5 hours and we will have transportation and a professional guide in English and Spanish.
To have a tour in a more temperate climate, we will start the trip at 8:00 in the morning. Therefore, pick-up from hotels will take place between 20 to 30 minutes before the indicated time. All those who made the reservation to do the Sillar Route must wait in the lobby of their hotels with their belongings ready to start the day's adventure.
Once we reach the Ruta del Sillar for approximately 40 minutes of travel, we will begin the tour of the various sculptures and work workshops of these quarries. During this tour we will learn about all the activities linked to ashlar that was raw material to build the walls of the main buildings of the Historical Center of the White City.
After the entire tour and explanation, we will take a short walk to enter the Las Culebrillas ravine, where we will learn more about the history of Arequipa. Finally we will begin the return trip, we will arrive at the door of our hotels after returning to the Historic Center of Arequipa.
Yes, there are small stands or sales shops. The prices of souvenirs are not very high, but yes, you cannot forget to bring cash to have a faster purchase.