• From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Tourist View Point Puma (Copy of) From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Atuncolla Half-Day Tour
  • From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Tourist View Point Puma (Copy of) From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Atuncolla Half-Day Tour
  • From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Tourist View Point Puma (Copy of) From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Atuncolla Half-Day Tour
  • From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Tourist View Point Puma (Copy of) From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Atuncolla Half-Day Tour
  • From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Tourist View Point Puma (Copy of) From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Atuncolla Half-Day Tour
  • From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Tourist View Point Puma (Copy of) From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Atuncolla Half-Day Tour

From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Tourist View Point Puma (Copy of) From Puno: Sillustani Tombs and Atuncolla Half-Day Tour

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Country: Peru

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Discover the pre-Inca burial site of Sillustani and discover the history of the Quechuas inhabitants of Lake Umayo. Stop off in the traditional, Peruvian village of Atuncolla on the way home.
Discover the wonder of pre-Incan culture with a trip a archeological tomb site of the Aymara people at Sillustani.

After your hotel pickup in Puno, head to Sillustani on a short 50-minute drive. Pull up to an unforgettable ruin site on the shore of Lake Umayo, a beautiful photo opportunity. 

Learn all about pre-Inca life from your guide at the Sillustani Archeological Site, where the ruins of the Aymara burial site give clues about its culture. Discover how they were pulled into the Inca Empire in the 15th century, and how architecturally the tombstones differ from their Inca counterparts. 

See and hear all about the chullpas (spires), towers and walls for the nobility, the accompanying painted animal symbols, and the tall ruins. Some even reach a height of 12 meters. Even learn about an innovative farming technique called Waru Waru developed during the Tiwanaku Empire.

Stop off in Atuncolla before heading back to Puno, a small, scenic village home to the Collas people.

Highlights

  • Explore this unique archeological site with Aymara burial towers and ruins
  • Discover the history of the pre-Inca inhabitants of Lake Umayo, the Aymara
  • Marvel at the unforgettable scenery at Lake Umayo, perfect for photo opportunities
  • Visit the village of Atuncolla, home to the Collas people

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Este recorrido se realizará con sol o lluvia
Salida Garantizada
• Pickup and drop-off available form hotels located within central Puno • Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.