Discover Arequipa’s Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge with expert guides. Explore volcanic views, ancient petroglyphs, and artisanal sillar crafting.
Discover Arequipa’s Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge with expert guides. Explore volcanic views, ancient petroglyphs, and artisanal sillar crafting.
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Ruta Del Sillar - The excursion starts with a hotel pickup (located in or near the historic center of Arequipa) at 8:50 a.m. The journey will proceed towards the Sillar Route, with the first stop at a viewpoint offering a stunning view of the volcanoes encircling the city.
The next destination is the Añashuayco Quarry, where participants will gain…
- Ruta Del Sillar - The excursion starts with a hotel pickup (located in or near the historic center of Arequipa) at 8:50 a.m. The journey will proceed towards the Sillar Route, with the first stop at a viewpoint offering a stunning view of the volcanoes encircling the city.
The next destination is the Añashuayco Quarry, where participants will gain insight into the extraction and carving techniques of sillar, the iconic volcanic rock of Arequipa.
Following this, the tour will continue to Quebrada de Culebrillas, a narrow canyon with walls reaching up to 20 meters in height. Here, a 20-minute hike will reveal ancient petroglyphs.
The return to the city is planned for 1:00 p.m.

- Professional bilingual guide
- Hotel pickup service (near or within the historic center)
- Tourist transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Hotel pickup service (near or within the historic center)
- Tourist transportation
- Entrance to the Culebrillas canyon
- Entrance to the ashlar stone quarries
- Entrance to the Culebrillas canyon
- Entrance to the ashlar stone quarries
Discover the Sillar Route on a half-day excursion from Arequipa. The journey starts with a hotel pickup at 8:50 a.m., leading to a viewpoint with stunning views of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. Participants will gain insights into the Añashuayco Quarry and the traditional sillar crafting process. The tour proceeds to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, a…
Discover the Sillar Route on a half-day excursion from Arequipa. The journey starts with a hotel pickup at 8:50 a.m., leading to a viewpoint with stunning views of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. Participants will gain insights into the Añashuayco Quarry and the traditional sillar crafting process. The tour proceeds to the Quebrada de Culebrillas, a natural canyon featuring petroglyphs and remarkable formations. The return to the city is scheduled for around 1:00 p.m.
Reserve your spot with us to enjoy small group sizes, knowledgeable local guides, and prompt, personalized service.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.