Sillar Route Tour Arequipa | Añashuayco Quarries

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Canteras de piedra volcánica de sillar en Añashuayco

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

TIMETABLES:

08:50 a.m. until 1:15 p.m.

1:50 p.m. until 06:15 p.m.

WHICH PLACES WILL WE VISIT?

Cutters' Quarry

Añashuayco Gorge

Culebrillas Gorge

Sillar Extraction

Volcanoes Viewpoint, where we can admire the famous Misti, Chachani and Pichupichu

DETAILED ITINERARY:

08:50 a.m. or 01:50 p.m.

During this time slot we carry out the pick-ups from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa (provided they are close to the historic centre of

Arequipa).

We begin our tour with a visit to the Volcanoes Viewpoint, where we can admire the famous Misti, Chachani and Pichupichu, after which we head towards the Sillar Route, a tourist trip full of history and living culture, where you visit quarries and areas where sillar originated. The first point where we will stop will be the Añashuayco Quarry; which we will reach in about 45 minutes. It is currently being worked; the quarrymen carry out their labours from very early on; there you will be able to admire an immense canyon with cliffs (ignimbrite walls) several metres high, formed by the extraction for the making of the sillar blocks. At this point we will tell you the history of sillar, how it is made and the use it has always been given. In this quarry you can admire a mega-carving of the Church of the Compañía de Jesús made by the quarrymen themselves; likewise we will be able to admire and take photographs with the various carved figures of the bear, lion, horse, heart and many more. We can also visit one of the quarrymen so they can explain how their daily work is done and let us experience cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves.

Next we will move on to the Culebrillas Gorge, which is 30 minutes away from Añashuayco. On arriving at this point we will take a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon that was formed by the passage of water, which has walls of 15 to 20 metres; as we go deeper into it, the walls of the little canyon increase in height. At the end of the walk we will be able to observe petroglyphs made by the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago. Before returning to the city we will observe the Apachetas, which are formations of stones placed one on top of another that are a symbol of gratitude towards nature and also an attraction for good luck, causing a mystical sensation.

12:30 midday or 05:30 p.m. – We will begin the return journey to the city of Arequipa.

1:20 p.m. or 06:20 p.m.

We will arrive at the centre of Arequipa and drop you off in the historic centre of our city, and that is the end of all our services.

✓ What's Included

Tourist transport.
Professional guiding in Spanish and English.
Sightseeing visits.

✗ Not Included

Entrance ticket to the sillar quarries and to Culebrillas 13.00 soles per person.
Voluntary tips.

💡 Important Information

▸ Before purchasing our offer, write to us at: reservas@tierramilenaria.com to check availability.
▸ Promotion valid for Peruvians and foreign visitors
▸ Guaranteed daily departures from Monday to Sunday.
▸ All passengers are required to show a valid identity document (DNI), Foreigner ID Card, or Passport.
▸ And you are all set!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sillar Route tour include? +

Includes: Tourist transport, Professional guiding in Spanish and English, Sightseeing visits.

What is NOT included in the Sillar Route tour? +

Not included: Entrance ticket to the sillar quarries and to Culebrillas 13.00 soles per person, Voluntary tips.

How do I book the Sillar Route tour? +

You can book via WhatsApp at +51 992 745 281, fill in the quote form on this page or email us at reservas@tierramilenaria.com. We confirm availability within minutes.

Are there group discounts for the Sillar Route tour? +

Yes. We offer special rates for groups of 6 or more travellers. Contact our team for a personalised quote.

Traveller reviews

Luca Mastrangelo ★★★★★

We had an amazing experience on the Ruta del Sillar tour in Arequipa! The service was outstanding from start to finish. Everyone on the team was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, making us feel comfortable throughout the entire tour.

Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. He shared so much interesting information about the history and culture of the sillar quarries while keeping the experience enjoyable and interactive.

The tour was very well organized, and it was clear that the staff genuinely care about their guests having a great time. We truly enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Arequipa. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

1 June 2026 · Review posted on Google

Hannah Witkiewicz ★★★★★

Wonderful experience doing the Routa de Sillar tour with Lady as the tour guide. Very knowledgable and friendly! Would recommend

1 June 2026 · Review posted on Google

Juan Francisco Díaz Mendivil ★★★★★

Hicimos el tour de la ruta del sillar y estuvo todo perfecto, tal cual lo indicado. Muy recomendado

28 March 2026 · Review posted on Google

莊政威 ★★★★★

我超喜歡這次的Ruta del Sillar旅遊，Mónica 是非常細心的導遊，非常照顧我，幫我拍了一堆喜歡的照片，謝謝你們旅行社，很有彈性，當我手機沒電時也會幫忙我車上充電，我一定要推薦我的朋友

6 February 2026 · Review posted on Google

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Las postergaciones se pueden realizar sin ningún costo adicional vía email a: reservas@tierramilenaria.com , detallando el motivo, con un mínimo de 24 horas antes de la salida del recorrido turístico que se quiera postergar. No se aceptará postergaciones de ningún tipo fuera del plazo señalado.
No habrá devolución ni postergación cuando el usuario de los servicios turísticos incumpla por no presentarse (NO SHOW) o no utilizar los servicios adquiridos en las fechas pactadas.
Para devoluciones en caso de fuerza mayor, caso fortuito o incapacidad médica del titular de la reserva o un familiar en primer grado de consanguinidad, deberá presentarse toda la documentación que acredite cualquiera de estos casos con un mínimo 24 horas antes de la fecha del viaje, esta información deberá ser remitida vía email: reservas@tierramilenaria.com

Sillar Route

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

✓ What's Included

✗ Not Included

💡 Important Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Traveller reviews

Rescheduling and Refund Policy

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