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TOUR: Toro Muerto, 1 day

TOURCODE: ACT-E04

PRICE: on request, depending on group size and optional rafting

ITINERARY.

At 08.00 a.m. we depart from Arequipa for a ride of approximately 2 ½ hours.

Toro Muerto petrogliphes consists of a group of carvings spread out over 5 km2. The majority of them is representing human beings, animals, and plants, as well as geometric designs that seem to have been carved with sharpened stones. The techniques used varied from striking, scratching, chipping, to hammering, and their age could begin around 1100 A.D.

We visit "Perfil de Jesucristo", ubicated in the village of Cosos, north of Aplao. It is a rock formation that shows the face of Jesus Christ almost perfectly. You can also visit the Pisco "bodegas". After this we visit the footprints of dinosaurs at the impressive jurassic sanctuary in Querullpa, between Corire and Aplao.

OPTIONAL RAFTING:

We offer you the opportunity for a rafting adventure (this is opcional) from Quiscay to Aplao (1 ½ hours approximately). This rafting tour, with rapids I-II-III is recommended in the time from April to December.

Around 18:00 you will be back at your hotel.

End of service.

Included:

• Transportation
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fee

For more information and reservations, e-mail us with the code of this tour (ACT-E04).