From Puno-Sillustani Inca Cemetery ( half day tour )

A 34 kilómetros de Puno se ubican las chullpas de Sillustani overlooking Lake Umayo Consider coming at sunset and staying to enjoy the starry sky.
ITINERARY
Start: 2:00 p.m. from the hotel (Central) or Plaza de Armas
End: approximately 5:00 p.m. with return to the city of Puno.
Pick up at 2:00 p.m. from the hotel (Central) or Plaza de Armas, heading to the Sillustani Archaeological Complex located 33km from the city of Puno, approximately 30 minutes from the city of Puno.

During the journey our guide will explain to us about the city of Puno, History and the origins of the Sillustani tombs belonging to the Kolla culture (1200 - 1450) that developed in the northern part of the lagoon, in the town known as Hatuncolla.

Upon arrival we will have a walk at the archaeological site of Sillustani that was built in the 12th century by a civilization that occupied the area before Inca rule. The creators of the imposing funerary towers are known to have belonged to the Kolla culture. The most imposing towers were built for important chiefs and priests. Considered by locals as sacred sites where ceremonial activities and rituals are carried out to this day.

We will have free time to rest and take the corresponding photos next to the UMAYO lagoon, continuously after the explanation of our guide we will descend from the archaeological site to visit the community of HATUNCOLLA, where we will directly appreciate the difference of the South American camelids (Alpaca, suri, llama) we can also visit a rural family house, there we will see their typical food crafts, traditional activities and clothing.

Finally we will return towards the city of PUNO (The tour ends in the main square). At approximately 5:00 p.m.

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.

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.