Tour de la Route de Sillar

Description

🌋 First Stop: Volcanoes Viewpoint
Marvel at the breathtaking panorama of the three majestic volcanoes—Misti, Chachani, and Picchu Picchu—that stand guard over Arequipa. Don’t forget your camera—this is a picture-perfect moment!

⛏️ Step into the Past at the Quarries
Next, we’ll visit the impressive sillar quarries, where you’ll witness the sheer cliffs sculpted by human hands over centuries. Feel the weight of history as you learn about the backbreaking labor and artistry behind these monumental stone carvings.

✨ Hands-On Experience: Ancient Techniques Alive Today
Get ready for a unique, interactive encounter! You’ll meet local craftsmen who still practice the ancestral art of ashlar extraction, passed down since colonial times. Try your hand at this age-old tradition and take home a piece of living history.

🐍 Mysteries of Culebrillas Quarry
Our journey continues to the enigmatic Culebrillas Quarry, where a short 20-minute walk leads you into a world of intrigue. Wander through pink-hued canyon walls, uncover ancient petroglyphs, and step into the sacred beliefs of Arequipa’s earliest inhabitants.

🙏 Apachetas: A Spiritual Connection
Discover the meaning behind the apachetas—stone cairns built as offerings to Pachamama (Mother Earth). You’ll even have the chance to create your own apacheta, leaving a personal mark on this sacred landscape.

🚌 Return to Arequipa
After an unforgettable morning of exploration, we’ll head back to the city center, arriving by 1:00 PM—just in time for lunch and more adventures!