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Sillustani Tombs Half-Day Tour from Puno

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3 hours
Puno, Peru

About this activity

Discover the ancient Sillustani tombs on a half-day tour from Puno, exploring pre-Incan cultures and enjoying scenic views of Lake Umayo.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient Sillustani tombs
  • Learn about pre-Incan cultures
  • Enjoy scenic views of Lake Umayo
  • Discover unique funerary architecture
  • Experience local Andean heritage

Full description

Embark on a captivating half-day journey from Puno to the Sillustani archaeological site, renowned for its impressive pre-Incan funerary towers called 'chullpas.' Accompanied by a knowledgeable bilingual guide, you'll delve into the rich history and cultural significance of these structures, which served as burial sites for the ancient Colla civilization. As you wander through the site, take in the breathtaking vistas of Lake Umayo, adding a picturesque backdrop to your exploration. This excursion offers a unique opportunity to connect with Peru's Andean heritage and gain insight into the architectural marvels of the past.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Puno
  • Guided tour of Sillustani archaeological site
  • Bilingual English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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We will pick you up from your hotel located in the city of Puno to go towards the archaeological site of Sillustani Puno. This amazing complex is located on the top of a peninsula on the shores of Lake Umayo, 22.3 miles from the city of Puno and Lake Titicaca. This place has circa 90 funerary towers built by the Kolla culture, an Aymara community developed before the Inca Empire. A lot of mummies have been found inside these towers, including important people as priests, leaders and nobles. They were previously mummified and were places as fetal position, along with all their belongings such as gold, silver and ceramics. The state of conservation of these burial towers is impressive, all of them were made with stones with varying shapes that fix each other perfectly. The architecture and engineering used by the Kolla culture was quite advance for its time. Some of them are 12 meters’ high, where the Lagarto Chullpa is the tallest and most representative tower.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES
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The Sillustani tour continues with the visit to a local family that breeds Alpacas and they will show us how they process and cook their own food, their lifestyle, their looms and how they maintain ancestral customs. At the end of the visit, you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in both English and Spanish; specify your preferred language when booking.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Photography is permitted; however, drones are not allowed at the site.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • You should bring hat, sunglasses, coat, sunscreen

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Good tour

Interesting and informative. Wear warm clothes, it’s very windy and gets cold when the sun starts to go down.

Leslie_DMay 27, 2025VIATOR

Additional information

You should bring hat, sunglasses, coat, sunscreen
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