Here 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.
By following the Ruta del Sillar you can observe the process...Read more
This tour will be a great Experience if you have a free day in Arequipa you will see all the best things about the city and surroundings you will have the opportunity to learn about local culture, traditions and to taste some of local Peruvian food which is very characteristic in the...Read more
The Route of the Sillar, is an immense quarry of sillar (stone of volcanic origin), that forms spectacular gorges, similar to those of Petra in Jordan, you can also see petroglyphs and appreciate the way of extraction of the...Read more
Get to know Arequipa on this history-filled city sightseeing tour. With a professional guide, you’ll see the city’s top historical attractions, including the colonial districts of St Lazarus and Yanahuara, the Monastery of St Catherine and the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, as well as two locations that provide excellent views of the city and...Read more
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Arequipa around 13:30h then we will start our tour, we will make a panoramic bus tour with specially conditioned units to be able to appreciate the landscapes with a 360 ° view from the second level of the bus, and a wide panoramic view from the first level. We will visit the Arequipa main Plaza...Read more
A journey to Peru is not complete without visiting Arequipa, the beautiful white city of Peru, This gorgeous city combines tradition and modernity in peaceful harmony while providing the gateway to the tradition and breathtaking scenery of its country...Read more
The Sillar Route Day Tour is a fantastic opportunity to know where the sillar comes from, and is the main material of monuments, temples and mansions of Arequipa city, also known as the White City. You will visit impressive streams, admiring desert landscapes and how they process the sillar with expert masters. Do not miss the opportunity to take...Read more
A journey to Peru is not complete without visiting Arequipa, the beautiful white city of Peru! Much of the architecture in Arequipa is made of a white volcanic stone, Sillar, hence its nickname of the white city. On this tour you will experience how the city was built and how worker still perverse the tradition on extracting the rocks still in...Read more
Today you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy the Sillar Route and discover the impressive Añashuayco Quarries, located a few minutes from the city of Arequipa, where hundreds of men and youngsters extracted the white volcanic rock -called sillar- with which much of the city is built. You can enjoy watching the extraction of quarry stones,...Read more
The route begins in Arequipa´s Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru. Facing this square is the imposing Cathedral, built in the 17th century. From there, continue to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a cloister and small religious citadel built in 1579, still in use to this date. Then, visit the Church of the Compañia de Jesus...Read more
See what lies outside central Arequipa on this half-day private tour of the countryside. With a private guide, learn about the region’s farming history and see the intriguing farming terraces of Paucarpata; visit the Sabandia Mill; tour the Founder’s Mansion; and enjoy a wonderful panoramic view from Sachaca. Transport by private minivan will...Read more
Take a private city tour and discover Arequipa by private van. Explore "The White City" with its monastery and museum, including the famous Juanita Mummy, perfectly saved. Visit the colonial suburbs of Cayma, Sabandia and Yanahuara and enjoy a traditional Arequipenian meal for lunch after your...Read more
Arequipa, the white city of Peru offers you many interesting highlights: One of them is its historic city center and the traditional towns around the city. Come with us in our daily tour, elaborated with an itinerary that show you something more of our beautiful...Read more
Route of the Sillar, Viewpoints of the Valley and Volcanoes
We enter in the middle of huge volcanic stone farellones 30 meters high carved "to combo and chisel", colonial facades and carvings. Here we will have an illustrious moment with the master stonecutters, known as "cutters". They will reveal their live work techniques so that later...Read more
Schedule Morning • 09:00 a.m. Departure on bus panoramic of the Plaza de Armas with the direction of the Mirador de Carmen Alto. • 09:20 a.m. Arrival and visit to the Mirador of Carmen Alto. • 10:00 a.m. Visit to the mirador of Yanahuara. • 10:15 a.m. Visit outlet of IncaPalca and zoo of Andean animals ...Read more
This is a tour full of history in Arequipa and legends that I will tell you as we induce ourselves into the small streets, squares, wrought iron windows and traditional mansions carved in white volcanic stone (sillar). We will stop briefly to take strength in a local coffee shop with an Peruvian organic coffee espresso and Andean tasting...Read more
During this pedestrian circuit we will have the opportunity to explore Arequipa in a more fun way and to get to know a little of its history through its traditional neighborhoods of narrow streets where not only mansions and churches are protected but also the best secret bars in the city. A delicious Pisco Sour hand in hand with unique anecdotes...Read more
Discover colonial Arequipa on this private sightseeing tour that will introduce you to some of the city’s most important historical sites. With a knowledgeable private guide, visit several districts, including Cayma and Vallecito, and explore landmarks like the 17th-century Recoleta Convent and the colonial-era Casa del Moral. You’ll also...Read more