Sillar Route: Discover White City's Ashlar Art

Explore the Sillar Route: Discover artisan techniques, witness ashlar extraction, and enjoy a scenic walk through the shingles canyon. Uncover Arequipa’s white city secrets.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de Yanahuara - We will visit to observe the volcano Misti , colonial architecture, the portals of Yanahuara photographs.
  • Canteras de Sillar Añashuayco - Accompanied by our guide we will visit the quarries of Sillar are ignimbrite stone walls which solidified , which local artisans began mining and which were used for the construction of…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

The Sillar Route offers a guided tour to explore the history of the “White City,” named for its distinctive white ashlar stone. Visitors can engage with local artisans, witnessing the traditional extraction of ashlar and the intricate carving process used to create blocks for constructing the city’s houses and buildings. Additionally, a leisurely walk…

Location
Plaza de Yanahuara
Cuesta del Angel 513
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From $10
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).