Peru · Geological Wonders

4-Hour Quarry Tour in Arequipa with Live Stonemason Demonstrations

4 Hours Round trip from Arequipa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See stonemasons working live with Ignimbrite and Sillar
02 Explore the Añashuayco and Culebrillas Quarries
03 Observe the extraction of Sillar, key to Arequipa's historic architecture
04 Visit impressive mega-carvings and a small formed Sillar cannon called shingles

Explore the Añashuayco and Culebrillas Quarries on this 4-hour tour from Arequipa and see how stonemasons work with the ashlar volcanic rock called Ignimbrite. Watch the extraction of Sillar, the stone that forms the foundation of the city's historic architecture, and gain insight into its importance in local construction. Along the way, visit impressive mega-carvings and a small formed Sillar cannon called shingles.

Enjoy an unforgettable visit where you can observe the extraction of the stone called Sillar, a fundamental base of all the constructions and architectural monuments in the city's historical centre.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Arequipa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Añashuayco and Culebrillas Quarries Walking Tour

Get to know the Añashuayco and Culebrillas Quarries. You will also visit the stonemasons as they work with the ashlar volcanic rock called Ignimbrite.
Enjoy an unforgettable visit where you can observe the extraction of the stone called Sillar, a fundamental base of all the constructions and architectural monuments in the city's historical centre.
Here, visit mega-carvings, in addition to a small formed Sillar cannon called shingles.