Arequipa: Puruña’s Stone Forest Walk and Waterfalls

Description

Start your day with an early departure from Arequipa, heading toward the highlands while enjoying changing landscapes along the route.

Pampa de Arrieros
Make your first stop at this historic village, once an important gateway to Arequipa during the railway era. Walk through its quiet streets and learn about its past as a transit point for travelers and traders.

Patahuasi Andean Stop
Continue to Patahuasi, where you can enjoy a traditional breakfast and try herbal infusions such as coca tea, commonly used to help with altitude adaptation.

Puruña Stone Forest Walk
Arrive at the Puruña stone forest and begin a guided walk of approximately 40 minutes. Explore a unique landscape of volcanic rock formations, with towering stone columns shaped by erosion over time. This quiet and surreal setting is perfect for photography and nature lovers.

Pillones Waterfalls
Continue to the Pillones waterfalls and descend along a rocky path toward the river. Walk through a natural canyon surrounded by eroded rock formations until reaching the waterfalls, where you can enjoy the sound of cascading water and take in the scenery.

Return To Arequipa
After the visit, begin the return journey with an optional stop for lunch in Patahuasi. Arrive back in Arequipa in the afternoon 16:30 hrs approx., with drop-off near the city center.