Excursion to the chullpas of Sillustani: Mysterious Cemetery
ID: GYG792032-1266635
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
North of the city of Puno are ancient mausoleums belonging to the pre-Inca and Inca culture, important archeology for Sillustani, a sacred place.
The Chullpas of Sillustani are located north of Puno, on the esplanade of a peninsula, where you can see impressive constructions of tombs, many of these with a height of up to 12 meters, shaped like an inverted cone, these tombs were for the bodies of the highest authorities Kolla, being the most representative of the Inca empire.
Itinerary
- We start the tour, picking you up from the hotel at 2:00 p.m. approximately.
- We will travel 40 minutes approximately, and we will arrive at a viewpoint to observe the city of Puno.
- Arriving at Sillustani, we will take a walk to also observe the Waruwaru, hydraulic systems of pre-Hispanic cultivation fields.
- We will observe the flora and fauna of the place and the Umayo Lake.
- On our return we will have a stop at a local house to learn how the local people live and their habits.
Highlights
- Meet the mausoleums of the Kolla and Inca cultures.
- Discover the camellones of the old cultivated fields.
- Meet the local people and their way of life.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This excursion will take place on sunny days or when the weather permits.
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.
