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City Tour Arequipa Extended
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Make the most of your time in Arequipa with our City Tour! Visit a local market, roam the historic center, see famous viewpoints, and explore the Sillar quarries!
City Tour Arequipa Extended
Colonial Arequipa
2,335 m.s.n.m
Culture, history, city
Easy
Group tour
English & Spanish
4 hrs
Saint Camilo Market, Cayma, Yanahuara, Añashuayco, Main Square of Arequipa
Enjoy the full experience of Arequipa with this extended City Tour! We will commence our journey by visiting the renowned San Camilo Market, declared a historical heritage site in 1987. Continuing our adventure, we will explore the district of Yanahuara, known for its viewpoint with arches made of sillar stone, which offer us a privileged view of the city and its volcanoes. Next, we will head to the charming district of Cayma, where we will explore its plaza and the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria. Then, we will head to the Añashuayco quarries to take the Sillar Route, an emblematic place where sillar stone is extracted. We will explore the area accompanied by an expert guide and observe the extraction of this volcanic rock. Finally, we will make our way to the main square of Arequipa, an iconic historic center surrounded by majestic colonial buildings and a vibrant cultural dynamic.
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Why to book this tour with What a Trip?
- Pick-up from your hotel in Arequipa.
- You will be transported in a comfortable vehicle throughout the entire tour.
- This exclusive tour is offered in small groups of up to 10 people on average.
- A professional bilingual guide will accompany you during the tour.
- You will visit the most emblematic places of Arequipa, including the Sillar Route, all in just 1 day.
- You will get to know the charming districts of Cayma and Yanahuara.
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- We will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa.
- You will meet the professional bilingual guide who will accompany you on this adventure.
- Visit to the "San Camilo" market, where you will find colorful stalls with all kinds of products from both local and other regions of Peru.
- We will continue towards the district of Yanahuara, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and picturesque cobblestone streets. Observation at the viewpoint of the city and its imposing volcanoes Chachani, Misti, and Picchu Picchu.
- Guided informative walk by the guide through the picturesque cobblestone streets of Yanahuara.
- Start of the journey towards Cayma, taking the Chilina bridge route, which offers beautiful views of the city and its terraces.
- Arrival in Cayma and visit to its main square.
- Visit to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria, a place of great religious and cultural importance.
- Beginning of the journey towards the Añashuayco quarries, where sillar stone is extracted, a volcanic stone used for constructions in the city.
- Informative talk by the expert guide about the origin and geological formation of the quarries.
- Observation of the sillar extraction process.
- Start of the journey towards the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, one of the most beautiful in Peru.
- Arrival at the Plaza de Armas where we will receive information from the expert guide about its history and characteristic construction, as well as details about its beautiful Cathedral.
- We will conclude our tour at the entrance of the Monastery of Santa Catalina, where you can continue your visit on your own and optionally.
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