Altiplano archaeological heritage
Visit one of the most important funerary complexes in southern Peru, built by the Kolla culture and later used by the Incas, located on the peninsula of Lake Umayo.
Sillustani chullpas and highland culture
Why choose this tour?
Andean architecture and worldview
Admire the impressive chullpas of Sillustani, funerary towers up to 15 meters high, oriented toward the east as a symbol of rebirth and spiritual connection with the sun.
Cultural and scenic experience
Complete the archaeological visit with unique natural landscapes and a stop at a traditional Andean house to learn about rural life in the highlands.
In the afternoon, our team will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Puno to begin the journey to the Sillustani Archaeological Complex.
Upon arrival, we will take a guided walk through the necropolis, where you will admire the chullpas of Sillustani, impressive stone mausoleums used to house mummies and ceremonial offerings. During the visit, the guide will explain the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the site, as well as the cultural background of the civilizations that inhabited it.
Afterward, we will visit a traditional Andean house, where you will learn about highland lifestyles. You will discover local customs, see houses built with stone, mud, and straw, and observe Andean camelids such as llamas and alpacas, with Lake Umayo as a stunning backdrop.
Finally, we will return to the city of Puno, arriving around 6:00 p.m., with transfer back to your hotel.
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Entrance tickets to the Sillustani Archaeological Complex.
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Official guide in Spanish / English.
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Hotel pickup (downtown Puno area).
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Guided tour of the Chullpas of Sillustani.
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Transportation Puno – Sillustani – hotel in Puno.
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Visit to a traditional Andean farm (optional).
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Pickup from hotels outside the city center (GHL Lago Titicaca, Casa Andina Premium, Posada del Inca, among others).