Sillar route

The Sillar Route is a journey steeped in history, vibrant culture, and adventure. Discover why Arequipa is also known as “The White City.” Learn how long Arequipa has used sillar as a building material for houses, churches, and mansions. Discover how this stone, called ignimbrite, is extracted, how the sillar blocks are formed, and meet one of the stonemasons who work tirelessly every day, carrying on a tradition passed down through generations. Take stunning photographs in the sillar quarries, amidst breathtaking landscapes unique to this part of Peru.