Sillustani is a pre-Inca and Inca cemetery, it is located 34 km from the City of Puno, approximately 40 minutes from Puno.
Duration: 3 1/2 hours (From 2pm to 6pm).
The different Chullpas or Sillustani funerary towers rise up to 12 meters high and belong to pre-Inca and Inca cultures. These are located on a small peninsula surrounded by the Umayo lagoon, from where we can appreciate all its natural beauty as well as the architecture and engineering of the time.
Remains of noble men were found in each tower, buried along with offerings to ensure their passage to another life.
Especially near the funerary tower or chullpa of the lizard, the royal trousseau of a noble was found with more than 500 pieces of gold, these pieces are exhibited in the Carlos Dreyer museum in the city of Puno.
NOTE: This visit can be done privately en route from Puno to the airport or from Juliaca airport to Puno, the departure time depends on the flight schedule.
LET YOURSELF BE WRAPPED BY THE MYSTICISM OF THIS PLACE!
ITINERARY (AFTERNOON) |
APPROX TIME |
Pick up from your hotel in Puno |
2:00 PM |
Departure to the complex of Sillustan |
2:15 PM |
Arrival and Guided tour (1 1/2 hours). |
3:00 PM |
Return to Puno city and your hotel |
5:45 PM |
There is an extra charge for the picking up (round trip) from the following hotels:
- Casa Andina Premium.
- Sonesta Posada del Inka.
- Xima.
- GHL Lago Titicaca.
From 1 to 4 people (Taxi): U$D 7.00 or S/20.00 //
From 5 to 7 people (Van): U$D 13.00 or S/40.00
Include
- Transportation Puno-Sillustan-Puno.
- Professional Spanish/English speaking guide.
- Entrance fee.
Not Include
- Tips.
- Others not mentioned.
Recommendations
- Wear light and warm clothes, the weather in the morning is cold, at noon it is warm and windy in the afternoon.
- Wear a hat and / or sunscreen.
- Comfortable shoes for the walk.
- Cash if you want to buy souvenirs, do not accept credit / debit cards.
- Drinks and snacks.