Sillustani Half-Day Tour: Stone Guardians of the Highlands

Puno, Peru
Half day

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Overview

On a peninsula surrounded by the calm waters of Lake Umayo, imposing stone towers rise as if defying time. Sillustani is a place full of mystery and spirituality, where ancient cultures honored their ancestors through monumental funerary constructions. This half-day tour invites you to discover a unique landscape where history, nature, and silence come together in an unforgettable experience.

Places to Visit:

  • Lake Umayo
  • Sillustani archaeological complex
  • Chullpas (funerary towers)
  • Local community (optional)

Full itinerary

Sillustani Half-Day Tour: Stone Guardians of the Highlands
  • Beginning of the tour
    Pickup from your hotel in Puno and departure to Sillustani, located approximately 40 minutes from the city.
  • Panoramic journey
    During the trip, you will enjoy highland landscapes, with views of fields, local communities, and Lake Umayo.
  • Sillustani – History and mystery
    Arrival at the archaeological complex and guided tour of the impressive chullpas, funerary towers built by the Kolla culture and later used by the Incas.
  • Exploration of the site
    You will learn about the importance of these monuments, their construction techniques, and the spiritual meaning they had for ancient Andean civilizations.
  • Views of Lake Umayo
    Enjoy the spectacular views of the lake surrounding the site, ideal for photographs and moments of connection with nature.
  • Return to Puno
    We finish the tour by returning to the city.

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On a peninsula surrounded by the calm waters of Lake Umayo, imposing stone towers rise as if defying time. Sillustani is a place full of mystery and spirituality, where ancient cultures honored their ancestors through monumental funerary constructions. This half-day tour invites you to discover a unique landscape where history, nature, and silence come together in an unforgettable experience.

Places to Visit:

  • Lake Umayo
  • Sillustani archaeological complex
  • Chullpas (funerary towers)
  • Local community (optional)

What does it include?

  • Hotel pickup
  • Tourist transportation
  • Professional bilingual guide

What is not included?

  • Entrance ticket to Sillustani
  • Personal expenses

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Price $ 399.00 Per person

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Sillustani Half-Day Tour: Stone Guardians of the Highlands

Half day
Destinations visited: Puno, Peru

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