Discover the origins of the famous "White City" with this fascinating tour along the historic Sillar Route. This tour will take you to the quarries where sillar, a white volcanic stone formed by ancient eruptions of the Chachani volcano, is extracted. It was used for centuries to construct Arequipa's main colonial buildings.
During the visit, you will see the impressive Añashuayco Quarry, where stonemasons continue to work the stone using traditional methods. We will also explore the spectacular Culebrillas Gorge, an ancient natural path with ashlar walls where you can observe petroglyphs and unique geological formations.
This tour is ideal for those who want to learn about the history, architecture, and volcanic origin of the city of Arequipa.
Highlights:
- 🪨 Exploration of the Añashuayco quarry
- ⛰ Visit to the famous Sillar Route
- 🗿 Giant sculptures carved from ashlar
- 🏞 Hike through the Culebrillas ravine
- 📚 Discover the origin of the architecture of the White City
