Tour to Sillustani or Funerary towers of sillustani.
Tour to Sillustani or Funerary towers of sillustani.
| SERVICE : | Shared |
| DEPARTURE TIME : | 1:50 pm. |
| ARRIVAL TIME : | 5:30 pm. |
| CATEGORY : | PUNO |
| RATING : | (1000 reviews) |
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OVERVIEW
The Sillustani Archaeological Complex houses the imposing funerary towers built in the 13th century by the Kollas (today called Quechuas), and later by the Incas. The last mentioned were the ones who turned this place into one of the most impressive necropolises in the Puno highlands because these mausoleums were built for the burial of mummified nobles, priests and rulers accompanied by ceramics, textiles, Andean food and gold and silver artifacts; mummies were buried in a fetal position, symbolizing rebirth in the spirit world.
The tubular structures measure on average between 4 to 6 meters, and the highest 15 meters high called "Chullpa Lagarto"; built with ashlar, mud and blocks of stone (brought from nearby quarries). All funerary towers facing east, whose meaning the reborn of the soul in the spiritual life).
The buildings continue to be a great demonstration of the advanced architecture and ancestral engineering by the perfection with which each piece fits with the others, its construction still being a mystery.
Chullpas are located on top of a small hill on the peninsula of the Umayo Lagoon with a depth of 14 meters connected to Lake Titicaca by the Illpa river.
Tour to Sillustani or Funerary towers of sillustani.
Get ready to see the funerary towers while you explore one of the most impressive necropolises in the highlands.
Starting at 13:45 p.m., our team will pick you up from your hotel (Puno city center) to depart for the Archaeological Complex of Sillustani. Once we arrive at the place, we will hike towards the necropolis. During the entire time of the tour, you will experience the energy of this holy place.
After touring around the chullpas, we will make a short visit to a farmhouse in order to appreciate the customs of the local population, who still live in typical houses built from stone, mud and straw. You will also be able to appreciate the majestic South American camelids (Lama and Alpaca) and you can take beautiful pictures.
Finally, we will return to Puno, arriving around 18:00 p.m. There, our team will transfer you to your hotel, ending the tour in this way.
| TIME TABLE | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
| 01:50 p.m. | Pick up from your hotel in Puno (downtown). |
| 02:15 p.m. | Departure to Sillustani. |
| 03:00 p.m. | Arrive on the archaeological complex of Sillustani. |
| 05:00 p.m. | Departure from Sillustani to Puno. |
| 06:00 p.m. | Arrive to Puno and Transfer to your hotel. |
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR?:
- Advice one day before the tour.
- Tickets to Sillustani Archaeological Complex.
- Guide Spanish / English.
- Pick up from hotel (Puno downtown).
- Guided tour on Chullpas ofSillustani.
- Transportation: Puno - Sillustani - hotel in Puno.
- Visit a farmhouse (optional).
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR?:
- Others not mentioned in the program.
- Pick up from the outside hotels of Puno city.
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| PRICES TABLE | |
| Prices in ($ USD) DOLLARS | number of people |
| $ 18.00 USD | per 1 person |
| $ 18.50 USD | per 2 people |
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