Summary
Important Details
- Duration: Approx. 4 hours
- Schedule: 14:00 h – 18:00 h
- Frequency: Daily departures
- Mode: Shared group
- Altitude: 3,900 m.a.s.l.
- Location: 34 km northwest of Puno
Why Travel with Peru Coyana?
Discover one of the most awe-inspiring necropolises in the Andean world with Peru Coyana: Sillustani, a mystical and majestic archaeological site located on a high plateau above 3,900 meters above sea level, surrounded by the mirror-like waters of Lake Umayo.
Here rise the impressive chullpas — circular funerary towers built by the Colla culture and later perfected by the Incas. These monuments, some over 12 meters tall, defy the laws of physics with their inverted design: wider at the top than at the base.
This half-day tour is ideal for those seeking a cultural and spiritual experience just outside the city of Puno, combining archaeology, breathtaking landscapes, and ancestral traditions.
Itinerary
- 14:00 h: Pick-up from your hotel in Puno
- 15:30 h: Arrival at the Sillustani archaeological complex. Guided tour through the chullpas with cultural and historical explanations of the Colla-Inca funerary worldview. Visit to Lake Umayo. Free time for photos.
- 17:00 h: Begin return trip to the city
- 18:00 h: Arrival in Puno and hotel drop-off
Includes / Not Included
What’s Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Puno
- Tourist transport in shared service
- Entrance ticket to Sillustani archaeological site
- Official bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
What’s Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses and tips
Tips
Recommendations for Your Sillustani Visit
- Wear comfortable shoes for light walking
- Bring warm or windproof clothing (due to high altitude)
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Camera or phone for landscape photography
- Reusable water bottle
- Note: This short tour offers a deeply meaningful experience in the heart of Andean history.
