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Sillustani Chullpas

Sillustani Chullpas
Duration Half day
Pickup locationPuno Historic Center
ModalityGroup
DifficultyEasy
Recommended ageAll ages
Sillustani, Puno Half dayFrom $65$40USD

Overview

Embarke on a journey to Sillustani, a place full of spirituality and mystery located just 40 minutes from the city of Puno. This sacred site, which served as a cemetery for ancient pre-Inca and Inca cultures, offers an exceptional look into the past through its impressive chullpas or funerary towers, which rise with elegance up to 12 meters high under the Altiplano sky.

During this three-and-a-half-hour experience, from 2:00 p.m. until sunset at 6:00 p.m., you will walk along the peninsula where Sillustani is located, surrounded by the serene waters of Lake Umayo. From this privileged viewpoint, you can admire not only the stunning natural beauty of the landscape, but also the architectural and technical brilliance of an ancestral civilization.

Each chullpa holds the remains of high-ranking figures, buried along with valuable offerings meant to accompany them on their journey to the afterlife. One highlight is the Lizard Chullpa, near which the grave goods of a noble were found, with more than 500 pieces of gold—an archaeological collection that is now exhibited at the Carlos Dreyer Museum in Puno, a tangible testimony to the wealth and sophistication of those ancient cultures.

Note: More than just a historical visit, this tour is an immersion into the mystical and spiritual energy that surrounds the site. Ideal for travelers in transit to or from the airport, the tour can also be operated privately, adjusting the departure time to your flight itinerary.

DestinationSillustani, Puno
Departure pointPuno, Historic Center
Departure timeAfternoon 2:00 PM
Services includedTransport, Guide, Snacks.
Return timeEvening 5:45 PM
  • 2:00 p.m. – Departure from Puno to Sillustani by tourist transportation with a local guide.
  • 2:45 p.m. – Arrival at the Sillustani Peninsula and a brief introduction to the pre-Inca and Inca cultures.
  • 3:00 p.m. – Guided tour of the archaeological site, including visits to the most prominent chullpas, such as the Chullpa del Lagarto.
  • 4:15 p.m. – Free time for photographs and to enjoy the scenery overlooking Lake Umayo.
  • 4:45 p.m. – Visit to a nearby local community to learn about Andean traditions and agricultural techniques.
  • 5:15 p.m. – Return to Puno while enjoying sunset views over the Altiplano.
  • 5:45 p.m. – Arrival in Puno or direct transfer to the airport, depending on the itinerary.
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