Experience the beauty of Arequipa’s countryside on a panoramic tour. Marvel at the stunning landscapes and explore historical buildings like the Sabandia Mill and Founder’s Mansion.
- VALLE CHILINA - Our Countryside, SabandÃa 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.
- Paucarpata - We will visit Paucarpata, which has terraces and viewpoints offering spectacular panoramic views of the Arequipa countryside and the imposing Misti volcano.
- 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, Garcà 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.
- Molino de Sabandia - Just 9 kilometers from the city, you will find the SabandÃa 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.
- Ticket entrances to Sabandia Mill and Founder’s Mansion
- 01 bottle of water per person
- Private transfers to and from your Arequipa hotel
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
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 SabandÃa 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.
- You should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, money for personal expenses
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
