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Price per Person: US$ 12.00.<\/p>\n

The Sillar Route is an excursion full of history and living culture where you discover the extraction of the Sillar stone that is used as construction material for homes, churches, mansions and sculptures. Find out about the formation and extraction of this stone of volcanic origin…<\/p>\n

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Ruta del Sillar – Arequipa<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cantera de Sillar – Arequipa<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Escultura de Sillar – Arequipa<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tour Ruta Sillar – Arequipa<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ca\u00f1on Culebrillas – Arequipa<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sillar Route Tour Arequipa<\/h5>\n

Price per Person: US$ 12.00<\/p>\n

Duration: 4 hours<\/p>\n

Departure times: 9:00 am and 2:00 pm<\/p>\n

The Sillar Route in Arequipa is a route full of history and living culture where the origin of the name \u201cThe White City\u201d is discovered and since when the Sillar stone was used as construction material for homes, churches and mansions. Find out about the formation and extraction of this stone of volcanic origin called Ignimbrite and meet the stonemasons who work in the extraction.<\/p>\n

ITINERARY<\/h4>\n

9:00am Our service begins with pickup from your Hotel in the center of Arequipa.
\n9:30 am 45 min trip. towards the Ruta del Sillar, which is a tourist route, where you visit the quarries where the ashlar was formed.
\nThe first visit is to the A\u00f1ashuayco Quarry, which is currently fully operational and allows you to appreciate an immense wall with cliffs several meters high.
\nThis place provides information about ashlar, its production and the uses to which it has been given. On the wall of this quarry you can see a carved image of the Church of the Company of Jesus made by the stonemasons.
\nInteraction with some of the characters who are dedicated to extracting the ashlar to get an idea about this work.
\nThen we continue to the Culebrillas ravine, located 30 minutes away. Arriving at this place, the approximately 20-minute walk begins inside the canyon with walls 15 to 20 meters high that were formed by the passage of water.
\nAt the end of the walk we will be able to see petroglyphs recorded by a pre-Inca culture called Wari.
\nFinally, you can see the Apachetas (stacked stones), which are a symbol of respect and gratitude to Pachamama.
\nReturn to the city of Arequipa and arrival at approximately 1:00 p.m. near the parade ground.<\/p>\n

** This Tour is recommended to all people in general.<\/p>\n

SERVICE INCLUDES<\/h5>\n
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  • Pick up from the hotel in the city center.<\/li>\n
  • Tourist transport<\/li>\n
  • Tour guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    NOT INCLUDED<\/h5>\n
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    • Personal expenses<\/li>\n
    • Entrance ticket to the A\u00f1ashuayco Quarry S\/ 10.00 soles<\/li>\n
    • Entrance ticket to the Culebrillas ravine S\/ 5.00 soles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Recommendations:<\/h5>\n

      Wear light clothing
      \nhiking shoes
      \nSunscreen or hat
      \nMosquito repellent
      \nBottled water<\/p>\n

      Frequently asked questions:<\/h5>\n

      What is the Bus used for the Tour?
      \nIt’s a tourist bus
      \nFrom what age do children pay?
      \nChildren over 5 years old pay and have the right to the seat; In the case of children under 5 years of age, they are exempt from payment (parents must carry them on their lap).
      \nDoes the bus have a bathroom?
      \nThe bus does not have a bathroom but stops are made to use the bathrooms located along the route.
      \nHow long does it take at each site on the tour?
      \nThe time may vary in coordination with the guide.
      \nWhere does the Tour start?
      \nThe meeting place for the start is the Plaza de Armas and then walk 3 blocks to board the bus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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