Enjoy the beautiful green valleys on the outskirts of Arequipa, where you can appreciate stunning landscapes with the surrounding mountains and volcanoes.
Visit architectural marvels in Arequipa such as the Sabandía Mill and the Founder’s Mansion, built from the city’s main construction material: sillar.
Exploring these tourist attractions in Arequipa is well worth it and will allow you to learn more about the history of this fantastic city.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Ticket entrances to Sabandia Mill and Founder's Mansion
✔ 01 bottle of water per person
✔ Private transfers to and from your Arequipa hotel.
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
✖ Personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Casona Plaza Hotel AQP
2. Hotel Conde De Lemos Arequipa
3. Inti Punku Lodge Hostal
4. Hotel Asturias Gold
5. Hotel Yaravi
6. Posada del Condor
7. Bella AQP
8. San Francisco Inn
9. Mistica Boutique Hotel
10. Hostal El Sillar del Suizo
11. Diplomat Plaza Hotel
12. Palladium Hotel Boutique
13. SOL-AQP
14. Casa de Blanquita
15. Meridian Posada
16. Tierra Mistica Arequipa
17. Casa Arequipa
18. Los Tambos Boutique Hotel
19. Dreams Hotel Boutique
20. Hostal Nunez
Additional Info: Pick up from centrally located Arequipa hotels
Itinerary
1
Our Countryside, Sabandía Mill, and Founder’s Mansion tour begins with pickup from your hotel located in downtown Arequipa, and we will head towards the beautiful and extensive Arequipa countryside, where onions and garlic are cultivated.
We will visit the Valley of Chilina to admire the vibrant colors of the countryside from its grand viewpoint. Here, you will have wonderful views of wide green fields and the Chili River.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
We will visit Paucarpata, which has terraces and viewpoints offering spectacular panoramic views of the Arequipa countryside and the imposing Misti volcano.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
La Mansion del Fundador
We will continue the tour by visiting the Founder’s Mansion, a traditional sillar manor house built in the 16th century by the founder of Arequipa, Garcí Manuel de Carbajal. Located 20 kilometers from the Plaza de Armas and near the Socabaya River, its colonial-era style remains intact, as does its original decor.
The mansion has been occupied by various prominent figures such as doctors, bishops, generals, and priests. It features a small chapel, a beautiful main patio, and colorful gardens. During the tour, you will observe rooms adorned with canvases, ceramics, and furniture brought from Europe.
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Molino de Sabandia
Just 9 kilometers from the city, you will find the Sabandía Mill, an architectural gem dating back to 1621 made of sillar, and which still operates to this day! Surrounded by beautiful and spacious gardens, with local trees and plants like cacti and succulents.
Master stonemason Don Francisco Flores was responsible for constructing this interesting site, and today it is one of the most important historical monuments in Arequipa.
At the end of the tour, we will return to the city center to drop you off at your hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, money for personal expenses
