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Sillustani Tombs Half Day Tour: Explore Pre-Inca Cemetery in Puno
Puno
Embark on a half-day tour to the Sillustani Tombs in Puno, Peru. Explore the ancient pre-Inca cemetery and marvel at the mysterious funerary towers. Don't miss this fascinating site on your way to Juliaca airport!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sillustani - We will pick you up from your hotel, and go towards the archaeological center of Sillustani. This complex is located on the top of a peninsula, surrounded by the beautiful Lake Umayo. This place has funerary towers built by the “Kolla” community, before the Inca Empire development. A lot of mummies have been found inside these towers, including important people as priests.
- Atuncolla - Then, we will go to visit a local family that breeds Alpacas, so we can taste some of their traditional food, learn about their lifestyle, their work with amazing textiles and how they still keep ancestral customs.
At the end of the visit, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Round trip transfers to and from your hotel
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore the marvels of Puno by visiting the enigmatic burial towers, otherwise referred to as the Chullpas of Sillustani. Encircled by these towers and a pristine lake, Sillustani serves as the most significant pre-Inca burial site in Peru, having been the final resting place for over 4,000 individuals.
Should you find yourself lacking the time to explore this incredible location at the culmination of your Puno journey, consider visiting whilst en route to Juliaca airport.
- You should bring hat, sunglasses, coat, sunscreen
- Puno has an average altitude of 3,800 M.A.S.L., so we recommend prior acclimatization to start the excursion.
Location
Sillustani
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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