Chucuito Tour
ID: GYG806765-1287288
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Let yourself be amazed by the Inca Uyo fertility temple on this tour to Chucuito from Puno. You'll learn about Inca history and the colonial architecture of this town.
At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Puno and travel to Chucuito, a town that preserves its colonial and pre-Hispanic architecture.
First, we'll enter Inca Uyo, considered the fertility temple of Mother Earth. Did you know that its purpose was to herald the solstices and equinoxes? Also, you'll be surprised by this observatory's fascinating structures. You'll have plenty of time after the guide's explanations to take pictures, of course.
Then, we'll go to the main square, where we'll find the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion. Do you know why Chucuito is known as the city of the Royal Boxes? We'll tell you all about it!
We'll move on to the viewpoint in town, from where we'll have a breathtaking view of this area of southern Peru and of the Titicaca Lake.
Lastly, you'll have half an hour of free time to continue exploring Chucuito. You'll arrive in Puno at 12:30 pm.
Highlights
- Visit the fertility temple of Mother Earth
- Explore the main square of Chucuito
- Enjoy a visit to a viewpoint in town
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.