Guided Tour of the Tombs of Sillustani

By VIPAC

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Free cancellation available

Features

Excursion to the Tombs of Sillustani at Lake Umayo
Sightings of waru-warus, a type of agricultural system
Marveling at chullpas that house ancient remains
Studying well-preserved Incan architecture
Learning about the 15th-century Incan conquering of the area

Dates

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 13:45

Price details

Rp537.090 x 1 AdultRp537.090

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- Hotel pickup is available from most Puno hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
- The Sillustani Tombs are operating only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Visit Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground located in a small peninsular plateau in the Lake Umayo, about 20 miles (32 km) from the city of Puno. Begin your excursion with brief stops to see waru-warus, or ancient farming systems, before approaching funerary towers called chullpas.

The towers within the burial ground house the remains of entire groups of families who were conquered by the Inca in the 15th century. The well-preserved site is said to feature some of the best and most complex examples of Incan architecture.

From this point, enjoy views of Lake Umayo and the contrast of the majestic towers with the arid Altiplano landscape. Learn more about the grounds, their architecture, and their influence on the culture of Cusco from your knowledgeable guide.