Visit A\u00f1ashuayco quarries, meet traditional stonecutters and walk through Culebrillas ravine on Arequipa\u2019s Sillar Route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Visit A\u00f1ashuayco quarries, meet traditional stonecutters and walk through Culebrillas ravine on Arequipa\u2019s Sillar Route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":420,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"destino":[70],"servicio":[11],"tipo-tour":[10,49],"trekking":[],"class_list":["post-821","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destino-arequipa","servicio-servicio-en-grupo","tipo-tour-cultural"],"acf":{"badge":"Living culture and geology","precio":29,"rating":5,"duracion":"Half day \u00b7 approximately 4 hours","review_count":0,"tipo_de_servicio":"Group service","gallery":[420,1367,1366],"layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"summary","title":"The volcanic origin of the White City","description":"
Discover where the sillar stone defining Arequipa\u2019s architecture comes from. At A\u00f1ashuayco quarries, learn about the ignimbrite landscape, manual block extraction and the craft of traditional stonecutters, whose knowledge and techniques are Cultural Heritage of Peru.<\/p>
The route continues to narrow Culebrillas ravine, shaped by erosion through volcanic deposits. Take a short walk between sillar walls and see petroglyphs in a protected section, subject to access conditions.<\/p>"}],"highlights":null,"details":[{"icon_select":"time","icon":"","text":"Duration:<\/strong> approximately 4 hours"},{"icon_select":"start","icon":"","text":"Start:<\/strong> arranged point in central Arequipa"},{"icon_select":"end","icon":"","text":"Finish:<\/strong> central Arequipa"},{"icon_select":"meals","icon":"","text":"Meals:<\/strong> not included"},{"icon_select":"difficulty","icon":"","text":"Difficulty:<\/strong> moderate due to uneven ground and sun exposure"},{"icon_select":"highest_altitude","icon":"","text":"Altitude:<\/strong> around 2,370 m \/ 7,776 ft"},{"icon_select":"language","icon":"","text":"Languages:<\/strong> Spanish and English"},{"icon_select":"type_service","icon":"","text":"Service:<\/strong> shared tourist transportation"}],"tour_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"information_features","title_acc":"Important information","title":"Responsible visits to active quarries","description":" A\u00f1ashuayco is a workplace as well as a visitor attraction. Keep away from extraction areas, do not handle tools and follow instructions from stonecutters and the guide. At Culebrillas, touching, retracing or wetting petroglyphs is prohibited.<\/p>","items":[{"icon":"","text":"Culebrillas may close because of rain or flash-flood risk."},{"icon":"","text":"There is little shade and solar radiation can be intense."},{"icon":"","text":"Demonstrations depend on stonecutter activity that day."},{"icon":"","text":"Use designated paths only and do not climb on stone blocks."}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"inclusions","title_acc":"Included \/ Not included","title":"Included","items":" The walk crosses gravel, sand and stone. Travelers with limited mobility should ask before booking. During the rainy season, access to Culebrillas may be changed or suspended for safety; the operator will adjust the route according to local instructions.<\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"faqs","title_acc":"Frequently asked questions","title":"Frequently asked questions","items":[{"question":"What is sillar?","answer":" It is a volcanic ignimbrite used for centuries in Arequipa architecture. A\u00f1ashuayco deposits formed from major pyroclastic flows.<\/p>"},{"question":"Is admission included?","answer":" It is normally paid as an admission fee or local contribution. Check your booking confirmation because conditions may vary.<\/p>"},{"question":"Is Culebrillas always visited?","answer":" The visit depends on weather, access conditions and local instructions. During the rainy season it may be replaced or canceled for safety.<\/p>"},{"question":"May I carve a stone?","answer":" Stonecutters may offer demonstrations or short activities, but these depend on the day\u2019s operation and may cost extra.<\/p>"}]}],"titulo_itinerario":"Sillar Route itinerary","itinerary_days":[{"day_title":"Half day","route":"Arequipa \u2014 A\u00f1ashuayco Quarries \u2014 Culebrillas Ravine \u2014 Arequipa","food":"Meals:<\/strong> not included.","hotel":"","map":"","stops":[{"place":"Departure from Arequipa","duration":"45 minutes","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Meet at the arranged point and travel to the quarries northwest of the city.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"A\u00f1ashuayco Quarries","duration":"1 hour 15 minutes","ticket":true,"image":"","description":" Guided walk among quarry faces, sculptures and interpretation areas explaining the geological origin of sillar.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Cutting and carving demonstration","duration":"30 minutes","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Traditional stonecutters introduce their tools, extraction process and manual carving techniques.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Culebrillas Ravine","duration":"1 hour","ticket":true,"image":"","description":" Walk through a narrow ignimbrite canyon to the open petroglyph section.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Return to Arequipa","duration":"45 minutes","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Drive back to the city center after the visit.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""}]}],"wetravel_uid":"","wetravel_uuid":"","wetravel_button_text":"Book now","wetravel_calendar_title":"","availability_notice":"Departure is subject to availability, weather and access to Culebrillas. Confirm admission and meeting point before the tour.","features":[{"icon":"","text":"A\u00f1ashuayco and Culebrillas"},{"icon":"","text":"Stonecutter demonstration"},{"icon":"","text":"Secure payment through WeTravel"}],"promo_card":{"icon":"","title":"","description":"","link":null},"duracion_filtro":"","horario_salida":"","promo_enabled":false,"promo_price":"","promo_label":"","promo_end_date":null},"yoast_head":"\n