Discover Sillustani, a striking pre-Inca and Inca funerary site above Lake Umayo near Puno. Travel through Andean villages to reach the towering chullpas (ancient stone burial towers), and end with a visit to a local family home for a glimpse of rural highland life.
Suitable for all ages.
Yes, the entrance ticket is included, along with transport and the guide. The only optional extra is a small contribution to the family you visit in Atuncolla on the way back.
The tour runs Tuesday to Sunday, as Sillustani is closed on Mondays. Pickup is at 13:50 from hotels near the Plaza de Armas, and you are back in Puno between 17:30 and 18:00. You spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes walking around the site, and late afternoon has the best light on the towers.
About an hour and a half on paths around the necropolis, with some uphill sections. Sillustani sits at around 3,900 m, a bit higher than Puno, so take it slowly if you have just arrived.
Layers. The sun is strong at midday, but it gets cold and windy as the afternoon goes on, especially from May to September. From December to March, rain is common, so bring a rain jacket.
