Explore the mystical Aymara Route, uncovering ancient secrets and unique architecture in Puno. Connect with history beyond Lake Titicaca’s classic tours.
Explore the mystical Aymara Route, uncovering ancient secrets and unique architecture in Puno. Connect with history beyond Lake Titicaca’s classic tours.
- Fertility Temple - The Inca Uyo archaeological site is a rectangular structure with stone walls. When the Spaniards arrived, it was partially buried and under construction. The earth fill allowed access to the top of the carved stone walls. Nearby, there is a significant group of stones in the carving phase. Recently, monoliths shaped like…
- Fertility Temple - The Inca Uyo archaeological site is a rectangular structure with stone walls. When the Spaniards arrived, it was partially buried and under construction. The earth fill allowed access to the top of the carved stone walls. Nearby, there is a significant group of stones in the carving phase. Recently, monoliths shaped like mushrooms, which some interpret as phalluses, have been placed inside the building. It is actually a ceremonial temple from pre-Hispanic times.
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Waru Waru - The Waru Waru in Acora, Puno, is a pre-Hispanic agricultural system of elevated fields designed for cultivation in the flooded pampas of the Altiplano, over 3,800 meters above sea level. The technique involves digging canals and using the excavated soil to create elevated round rectangular platforms (farm beds). Its effectiveness is based on:
Thermoregulation: Water in the canals absorbs solar heat during the day and releases it at night, creating a microclimate that protects crops from extreme frost (which can drop to -20 °C).
Water management: The canals serve as reservoirs during droughts and as drainage during floods, maintaining the necessary humidity for plants.
Fertility: The mud accumulated at the bottom of the canals is periodically extracted to naturally fertilize the growing platforms. This technology is used to produce “superfoods” such as native potatoes, quinoa, and cañihua without agrochemicals. -
Chullpas de Molloco - The Molloco Archaeological Site is an ancient necropolis located in the district of Ácora, near Puno, Peru. It is renowned for its pre-Inca and Inca chullpas (funeral towers), which are evidence of the Lupaca and Pucará cultures.
Molloco Archaeological Site Location: It is situated approximately 36 kilometers south of the city of Puno, in the community of Molloco, district of Ácora.
Funeral Structures: The site features about ten visible pre-Hispanic chullpas, with square and circular shapes. Many have protruding ledges and entrances facing the sunrise, reflecting ancestral beliefs about life after death. There are also about 20 underground cistas (graves) on the hillside, some protected with ichu (local pasture).
Cultural Importance: Molloco was a necropolis used by the Lupaca cultures and later by the Incas to bury high-ranking authorities. Archaeological findings - Portal de Aramu Muru - The Portal de Aramu Muru, or Ajayu Marka (Amara: Ajayu marka), sometimes called Willka Uta, is a historical-mythological site located at the southern tip of the district of Ilave in the province of El Collao in the Department of Puno, Peru. It is located halfway between the towns of Ilave and Juli on the national route PE-3S, not far from Lake Titicaca.
Etymology
Ajayu Marka is composed of two Aymara words:
Willka: ‘sun’
Uta: ‘door’
The portal of Aramu Muru is square, 7 meters high by 7 meters wide, carved into the rock, with a smaller trapezoidal niche in the center of the base measuring 2 meters high. So far, no serious archaeological study has been conducted to determine when the first settlers began to consider this place sacred.
It is believed that many pre-Inca cultures inhabited the Peruvian highlands, such as the Pukinas, Lupacas, and Aymaras.
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Catedral de San Pedro Mártir de Verona - Prelatura de Juli - Juli, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca in Puno, Peru, is nicknamed the “Little Rome of America” for its immense historical and religious colonial wealth. Founded by Dominicans and consolidated by Jesuits in the 16th century, it is notable for its four imposing mixed-race baroque temples, altars, viceregal art, and for hosting one of the first printing presses of the New World.
Main features of the “Little Rome of America”:
Half-Blood Baroque
Historical Importance: It served as a key evangelization center where Jesuits learned Aymara and Quechua.
Natural Environment: Located at 3,884 meters above sea level, surrounded by four sacred hills (apus) and close to Lake Titicaca.
The city is considered a jewel of the highlands, preserving the splendor of colonial times through its architecture and traditions.

- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
elTours of the Aymara Route provide a mystical and less crowded alternative to the traditional visits to the islands of Lake Titicaca, offering a deeper connection with the living history of Puno.
Here are the main reasons:
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Connection to the “Unknown” and Mystical
Unlike other destinations, the Aymara Route features Aramu Muru, known as a…
elTours of the Aymara Route provide a mystical and less crowded alternative to the traditional visits to the islands of Lake Titicaca, offering a deeper connection with the living history of Puno.
Here are the main reasons:
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Connection to the “Unknown” and Mystical
Unlike other destinations, the Aymara Route features Aramu Muru, known as a “dimensional portal.” Modern tourists are in search of spiritual and meditative experiences that are not available on conventional tours. -
Exclusivity and Authenticity
Ancient Legacy: Explore the Inca Uyo (Temple of Fertility) in Chucuito or the Waru Waru (pre-Inca agricultural laboratories). -
Unique Architectural Variety
From the square chullpas in Molloco to the grandeur of the “Rome of America” in Juli. - Full Day Tour: Perfect for those who have already visited the Uros and Taquile and wish to make the most of their second or third day in Puno with a full-day activity (8:00 AM - approximately 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.