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Sillustani Tours
Puno, Peru
4 hours
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What You Will Do
The archaeological complex of Sillustani (FUNERAL TOWERS) is located at the high plateau surrounded by a magical lagoon called Umayo of stunning beauty in the western city of Puno.
Sillustani is one of the most important necropolis in the Andean world known for its gigantic funerary towers "CHULLPAS". The famous Chullpas are towers constructed in stone that were used by diverse cultures, among them the collas and later by the Incas. The chullpa of the Lizard stands out for being the highest of site, reaching more than 12 meters of height. In the vicinity you can see some waru waru, which are artificial earth mounds designed to protect crops against frosts and floods. With luck in Sillustani you can also observe wild pigs of the Indies, birds like flamingos and other wild animals of the high Andes.
Sillustani is one of the most important necropolis in the Andean world known for its gigantic funerary towers "CHULLPAS". The famous Chullpas are towers constructed in stone that were used by diverse cultures, among them the collas and later by the Incas. The chullpa of the Lizard stands out for being the highest of site, reaching more than 12 meters of height. In the vicinity you can see some waru waru, which are artificial earth mounds designed to protect crops against frosts and floods. With luck in Sillustani you can also observe wild pigs of the Indies, birds like flamingos and other wild animals of the high Andes.
What's Included?
- Bi-lingual guide
- Transport from your hotel in Puno to the archaeological site and back
What's Not Included?
- Meals and beverages
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Sillustani
2 minutes
Pick up from your hotel will be at 2:00pm with out private bus. It will take approximately 45 minutes to get to the archaeological site of Sillustani. Here, you will see Incan and Pre-Incan funerary tombs. After you will also visit Umayo Lagoon before returning to Puno. You will be returning to Puno at approximately 5:30pm.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Lake Titicaca Trips.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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