Let yourself be enchanted by this enigmatic enigmatic archaeological complex, Sillustani (Funeral Towers) is located on a high plateau, surrounded by the magical lagoon called Umayo, where we can appreciate the pre-Inca and Inca architecture thanks to the funerary buildings.
Visit to the intiwatana, chullpa del lagarto, twin chullpas, chullpa with ramp and the local quarries. You will have free time to enjoy the place and recharge from the energy of the place. Visit to the rural houses of Atuncolla.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance fee to the attractions
✔ Transport Hotel - Sillustani - Hotel
✔ Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. Hostel Sillustani Inn Puno
2. Mosoq Inn
3. Hotel Casona Colon Inn
4. Colonial Plaza Hotel
5. Mirador del Inka Inn
6. Hotel Kuntur Inn
7. Hotel Italia
8. Hotel Presidente
9. Nak Hoteles
10. Casa Andina Standard Puno
11. Tikary Puno Inn
12. Hotel Ferrocarril
13. Casona Inka"s Dream
14. Plaza Mayor Hotel
15. Hotel Hacienda Plaza de Armas
16. Royal Inn Hotel
17. Lake Titicaca Hotel
18. Intiqa Hotel
19. Hotel Conde de Lemos
20. Gran Puno Inn
Additional Info: We pick up from the hotels in the center of Puno, hotels from lake shores and outside of Puno.
Itinerary
1
We will visit the little houses where rural community tourism is practiced, where we will also be able to appreciate South American camelids such as the alpaca, llama and huanacos, we will also appreciate their lifestyles of the inhabitants.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Sillustani
The different Chullpas or funerary towers of Sillustani rise up to 12 meters high and belong to pre-Inca and Inca cultures. These are located on a small peninsula surrounded by the Umayo lagoon, from where we can appreciate all its natural beauty as well as the architecture and engineering of the time.
Remains of noblemen were found in each tower, buried along with offerings to ensure their passage to another life.
Especially near the funerary tower or chullpa del lagarto, the royal trousseau of a nobleman was found with more than 500 gold pieces, these pieces are exhibited in the Carlos Dreyer museum in the city of Puno.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
