Ashlar Route & Culebrillas Canyon Tour from Arequipa

We loved it. We were both very happy with the tour; it was very well organized. Rosario is a true professional; she expl...

Sheila Arévalo

Learn all about the 1,000-year-old work of ashlar stone quarry workers and enter a ravine formed by flowing water on our unforgettable Ashlar Route & Culebrillas Canyon Tour from Arequipa.

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off in central Arequipa
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide

Not included

Admission to Culebrillas Canyon: 5USD per person
Admission to Ashlar stone quarries: 5PEN per person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Only some areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

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Excellent 3,109 Travelers·280 reviews

May 7, 2026
Sheila Arévalo Lázaro
Burgos, Spain
We loved it. We were both very happy with the tour; it was very well organized. Rosario is a true professional; she explains everything perfectly and ...
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October 12, 2026
Anónimo
Lima, Peru
The activity is very nice, but they were late picking us up, they took a while to leave because they were missing passengers and the car didn't have a...
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September 16, 2026
Lucia Carvalho
Brasília, Brazil
Both tours are great.
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September 16, 2026
David
London, United Kingdom
The tour guide was very nice and helpful to us
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September 15, 2026
Alejandro Alguacil Miralles
Playa Honda, Spain
The activity was great, especially the Culebrillas Canyon, which I thought was amazing. I recommend bringing sunscreen and insect repellent; the canyo...
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September 14, 2026
Anónimo
Peru
Recommended!
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Cristina
Valencia, Spain
Jimmy was an exceptional guide. He gave excellent explanations.
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August 21, 2026
Miguel Angel Jacinto Portero Jac
Tarragona, Spain
The activity was very interesting and the guide made it very enjoyable.
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August 19, 2026
Giulia
Italy
We had a great time, our guide Jimmy was very kind and knowledgeable.
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Pilar Ventur
Spain
The stone sculptures are beautiful. We also really enjoyed the Culebrillas canyon. Our guide, Ajillo, was fantastic.
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Learn all about the 1,000-year-old work of ashlar stone quarry workers and enter a ravine formed by flowing water on our unforgettable Ashlar Route & Culebrillas Canyon Tour from Arequipa.

Ashlar Route & Culebrillas Canyon Tour

First of all, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa at your chosen time. We'll drive down the Uchumayo road until we reach the ashlar stone quarries. Here, we'll take a guided tour to learn all about the work of the quarrymen, whose trade dates back to ancient times.

The stones in this area have the unique trait that they can only be worked by hand, otherwise, they would break. The work of the quarrymen is to carve the stone to form the ashlars that'll later be used for the constructions that are typical of this part of Peru. Did you know that this material comes from the lava of the volcanoes that surround Arequipa?

Afterwards, we'll spend 30 minutes walking to our next destination. This is the Culebrillas Canyon, a ravine formed by nature and the passage of water. We'll go on a hike here through the rocky walls, which tower at a height of 50 (15 metres) to 65 feet (20 metres). In addition, we'll see the 1,000-year-old petroglyphs. The meaning behind these cave symbols engraved in the rock remains a mystery today...

Following a fascinating 4-hour tour, we'll return to the centre of Arequipa and drop you off near the Plaza de Armas.

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Learn all about the 1,000-year-old work of ashlar stone quarry workers and enter a ravine formed by flowing water on our unforgettable Ashlar Route & Culebrillas Canyon Tour from Arequipa.

Ashlar Route & Culebrillas Canyon Tour

Following a fascinating 4-hour tour, we'll return to the centre of Arequipa and drop you off near the Plaza de Armas.

Ashlar Route & Culebrillas Canyon Tour