From Puno: Aymara Route Guided Tour with Shaman Ceremony

Discover the Aymara heritage on a full-day tour from Puno. Visit ancient sacred sites, explore the mystical Aramu Muru, meet a native shaman, and join a traditional Pachamama ceremony.
Begin your adventure with pickup from your hotel in Puno and travel across the spectacular landscapes of the Peruvian Altiplano to Chucuito, one of the oldest towns on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Explore its charming Main Square and visit the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, a beautiful 16th-century colonial landmark renowned for its impressive stone architecture.

Continue to Inca Uyo, also known as the Temple of Fertility, one of the region's most distinctive archaeological sites. Discover its carved stone sculptures, traditionally linked to fertility, agricultural prosperity, and the Andean worldview, as your guide explains their history and cultural significance.

Next, visit the Molloco Chullpas, a funerary complex built by the Lupaca civilization and later occupied by the Incas. Explore its circular stone burial towers, learn about pre-Hispanic burial customs, and admire sweeping views of the Altiplano. Your experience also includes professional drone photos and cinematic aerial videos, providing a unique perspective of this archaeological site.

Before continuing, enjoy a complimentary cup of traditional coca tea, a popular Andean herbal infusion appreciated for helping visitors acclimatize to the altitude.

Visit the impressive Waru Waru, an innovative farming system created more than 1,000 years ago. These raised fields and irrigation canals protected crops from frost while maximizing agricultural production. Many remain in use today by local communities. Professional drone photos and aerial videos are also included here, revealing the extraordinary geometric design of this ancestral agricultural landscape from above.

Continue to the legendary Aramu Muru, also known as the Gate of the Gods or Willka Uta. Carved into a massive rock formation, this mysterious monument is surrounded by local legends. According to Andean tradition, the Inca priest Aramu Muru entered the portal using a sacred golden solar disk. The site remains an important ceremonial center for Aymara communities. Meet a native Andean shaman who will introduce you to ancestral beliefs and, if you wish, participate in a traditional Pachamama (Mother Earth) offering ceremony, a meaningful cultural experience that preserves living Andean customs.

Before returning to Puno, visit Juli, known as the "Little Rome of the Americas." Admire its magnificent colonial churches and discover why it became one of the most important missionary centers in southern Peru during the colonial era.

Relax on the scenic drive back to Puno as your expert guide shares fascinating insights into the history, archaeology, legends, and living heritage of the Aymara and Inca civilizations, making this an unforgettable cultural experience beyond the classic Lake Titicaca tours.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.