Puno: Sillustani, Pucara, and Tinajani Tour with Show
ID: GYG1155043-1771249
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Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore Sillustani, Pucara, and Tinajani on a guided tour from Puno. Discover ancient ruins, admire towering rock formations, and enjoy a traditional folk show.
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Puno. Head to the archaeological site of Sillustani, located nearly 4,000 meters above sea level. Admire the impressive chullpas, pre-Inca funerary towers that will leave you in awe.
Next, visit Pucará, one of the main pre-Inca civilizations. Explore the lithic museum, where you’ll see rock sculptures and ceramics from the ancient Pucará culture. Then, visit the archaeological site of Pucará, dating back to 200 BC. Discover ancient ruins and stepped pyramids dedicated to various deities.
Continue to the Tinajani Canyon, known for its curious rock formations over 50 meters high. Learn about how this landscape was formed millions of years ago and hear about the mysticism surrounding it.
End your tour with a traditional folkloric show in Puno, where you’ll experience the cultural richness of the highlands through traditional dances, colorful costumes, and live music.
Highlights
- Marvel at the ancient chullpas of Sillustani, towering funerary towers
- Explore the Pucará archaeological site, dating back to 200 BC
- Discover the mystical Tinajani Canyon and its towering rock formations
- Learn about the pre-Inca Pucará culture at the lithic museum
- Enjoy a traditional folk show with dances, colorful costumes, and music
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour takes place at high altitudes, nearly 4000 meters above sea level.
Weather can be cold, especially at higher altitudes, so dress warmly.
The tour involves walking on uneven terrain.
INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop-off in Puno
- Visit to Sillustani archaeological site
- Visit to Pucará museum and archaeological site
- Visit to Tinajani canyon
- Live tour guide
- Folkloric show in Puno
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
