Sillustani Chullpas Tour
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 1 days
Description
Tour Chullpas de Sillustani, the chullpas are circular stone towers built to house the funerary remains of the main authorities of the ancient settlers of Collao (Altiplano).
Day 1: Sillustani Chullpas Tour
The tour starts around 2:00 p.m. and ends around: 18:00 p.m. On a high plateau, more than 30 kilometers north of Puno, is Sillustani, one of the largest necropolises in the world.
Surrounded by a landscape of stunning beauty, which seems to be summarized in the calm waters of the Umayo lagoon, the archaeological complex stands out for its gigantic "chullpas" (species of stone towers), built by the Collas and Incas, to bury their dead.
Many of them exceed 12 meters in height and have a greater diameter at the top than at the base.
Quite a challenge to the laws of gravity and balance. A detail that makes them unique on the continent. Tombs of noble collas, eternal home of the Children of the Sun, who, upon dominating these lands, would add architectural characteristics similar to those of the Temple of the Sun or Cori cancha, in Cusco.
Day 1: Sillustani Chullpas Tour
The tour starts around 2:00 p.m. and ends around: 18:00 p.m. On a high plateau, more than 30 kilometers north of Puno, is Sillustani, one of the largest necropolises in the world.
Surrounded by a landscape of stunning beauty, which seems to be summarized in the calm waters of the Umayo lagoon, the archaeological complex stands out for its gigantic "chullpas" (species of stone towers), built by the Collas and Incas, to bury their dead.
Many of them exceed 12 meters in height and have a greater diameter at the top than at the base.
Quite a challenge to the laws of gravity and balance. A detail that makes them unique on the continent. Tombs of noble collas, eternal home of the Children of the Sun, who, upon dominating these lands, would add architectural characteristics similar to those of the Temple of the Sun or Cori cancha, in Cusco.
Highlights
- Get to know Sillustani, one of the largest necropolises in the world
- It has characteristics similar to that of the Temple of the Sun in Cusco.
- Exceeds 12 meters in height
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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.
