Day Trip to the Petroglyphs in Toro Muerto

Love history? This day trip to the petroglyphs in Toro Muerto from Arequipa is designed for you. Explore one of the largest rock art collections in the Americas and learn about the Prehispanic culture that created these ancient engravings.

Day Trip Details

At the designated time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa and travel northeast. After a 3-hour bus ride, we’ll reach the village of Corire, where you will have 1 hour of free time for breakfast.

Following this, we will visit the Toro Muerto petroglyphs for a guided tour lasting between 2 and 3 hours. This tour will reveal the secrets of the ancient rock engravings depicting over 6000 blocks of rock with markings representing human figures and animals dating back to 800 AD.

Post-tour, we will proceed to the Incan suspension bridge of Quiscay over the Majes River, offering scenic views of the mountains and surrounding valley. Take this opportunity to capture the region’s natural beauty.

After this visit, you will have 1 hour of free time for lunch before returning to Arequipa, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel after this 11-hour day trip.

Children Under 6

Children under 6 can travel for free but must remain seated on an adult's lap. A child’s ticket must be purchased if a seat is required.

Hotel Pickup

Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off services are included for those staying in the centre of Arequipa. If your hotel is outside this area, we will contact you after booking to arrange an alternative meeting point.