- Canteras de Sillar - In Cerro Colorado are the sillar quarries that paint the city of Arequipa white. Although the area is known for working here with the raw material of the architecture of the White City, volcanic stone, it also brings together some of the most beautiful and impressive natural landscapes in the area. Here the extraction process will be known.
By following the Ruta del Sillar you can observe the process of extraction, carving and mega carving of sillar, a white stone that predominates in the traditional architecture of the city of Arequipa. This route has the necessary infrastructure and quality tourist services to consider it among the main attractions of the region. Here at this point is where all the artistic works based on Sillar that have been made to this day are known. The journey in mobility is approximately 30 minutes to reach the main point and the same time for the return.
- Quebrada de Culebrillas - A canyon in a natural form made up of the Sillar Rosado, an authentic creation of nature where we will walk with great care to visit the origin of the sillar formation. To get to the point we will make a journey of 30 minutes on the way out and 30 minutes on the return approximately from the Añashuayco Quarries.
- Yanahuara - We will briefly visit the Mirador de Arcos made up of Sillar or, depending on the occasion, some other main point to contemplate the city and have a privileged view from a main viewpoint, where the guide will present the origin of the volcanoes. After that we return to the center of the city finishing our service.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional guide
- Ticket and entrance to the place 12 soles per person.
The sillar quarries that give the city of Arequipa its white hue are located here. Besides being famous for producing the raw material used in the architecture of the White City - volcanic stone, this place also boasts some of the most stunning and striking natural landscapes in the region.
The Ruta del Sillar affords the opportunity to witness the extraction, sculpting and colossal carving of sillar, a white stone which is characteristic of Arequipa’s traditional architecture. This route is well-equipped with quality tourist services and infrastructure, making it one of the region’s prime attractions. Interpretation workshops are among the key activities you can partake in, featuring the presence of sillar cutters.
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